Robotic Gait Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of a novel gait rehabilitation stimulus (G-EO System) that could advance current clinical practices. The goal is to establish the safety and feasibility of gait training using the G-EO System as well as investigating the impact on mobility, function, quality of life, and participatory outcomes. Research Design: We propose a single-blinded, randomized trial of electromechanically-assisted gait training using the G-EO System in patients with Parkinson's disease with gait disability. Specific Aim 1 will establish the safety and feasibility of gait training using the G-EO System. Specific Aim 2 will determine the efficacy of gait training using the G-EO System for improving mobility, function, and quality of life

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18years
* Confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
* Hoehn and Yahr stage 1 to 3
* Stable course of disease-modifying therapy over the past 3 months
* Mini Mental State Examination \> 24
* Physician approval for exercise
* Stable deep brain stimulation setting for the past year
* Demonstrate a need for functional rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Severe dyskinesia or severe on-off phenomenon

  * Unstable medication regiment
  * Any co-morbidity that will interfere with walking
  * Conventional physical therapy or G-EO training within the past 6 months
  * Height \<1m or \>2m
  * Body weight \>150 kg
  * Contraindications to G-EO gait training (e.g., bone instability)

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