Clinical Trial: Biomechanical Parameters of Gait in Patients With Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonian Syndromes

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Biomechanical Parameters of Gait in Patients With Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonian Syndromes

Brief Summary: Gait disorders and falls are frequent in patients with parkinsonian syndromes. In patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), these signs occurred later during the course of the disease in comparison to patients with other degenerative parkinsonian disorders. The pathophysiology of these symptoms are still not fully understood. Gait initiation challenges the balance control system as the body moves from an upright stable static posture to a continuously unstable gait. The aim of this study is to analyse the gait initiation process in patients with parkinsonian disorders.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere

Current Primary Outcome: Biomechanical gait initiation parameters

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere

Dates:
Date Received: August 30, 2005
Date Started: June 2004
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 7, 2013
Last Verified: January 2013