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Study NCT ID: NCT00727467
Status: UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted: 2008-12-31
First Post: 2008-07-31
Is Possible Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to Evaluate Use of an Individual Auditory Cueing Device's (IACD's) on Freezing and Gait in People With Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: A Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effect of an Individual Auditory Cueing Device on Freezing and Gait Speed in People With Parkinson's Disease
Status: UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date: 2008-08
Last Known Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of an IACD i.e. Apple iPod-shuffle, on freezing and gait speed in people with a diagnosis of PD through the implementation of a randomised controlled trial. A secondary aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of such a device on the quality of life of people with stroke through the administration of a self-report questionnaire. The IACD will be pre-loaded with an individualised auditory cueing frequency (metronome sound) matched to the walking speed of the individual with PD.
Detailed Description: The investigators calculated and pre-loaded 100 baseline frequencies (less 10%) in the sound of a metronome beat in an MP3 format (30 - 130 BPM) \[38\] onto a DVD-Rom. A user manual was created with a set of instructions that gives each physiotherapist a step-by-step guide on how to calculate the correct beat for their participants and how to successfully upload this beat onto the iPod. In addition physiotherapists in participating centres attended a training session on how to complete the tasks. A pack including the DVD-Rom, user manual, information leaflet and consent was sent to participating centres. Recruitment is due to commence in September 2008.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: