The Foundation supports research across basic, translational and clinical science to speed breakthroughs that can lead to the creation of new treatments and a better quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Previously funded studies appear chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
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Non-pharmacological Interventions for Gait and Balance, 2019DeFOG: Digital wearable walking aid for freezing of gait
Study Rationale:
Freezing of gait impairs the function and independence of many people with Parkinson's disease and often does not respond to conventional therapies. Previous research demonstrated... -
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Gait and Balance, 2019Use of a Robotic Walking Device to Improve Home and Community Mobility in People with Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
People with Parkinson's disease can have walking issues that prevent them from completing daily activities in and outside of their homes. This study uses a light, wearable robotic... -
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Gait and Balance, 2019Protective Step Training in People with Parkinson's Disease and Postural Disturbances
Study Rationale:
Falls are a common and challenging symptom of Parkinson's disease. The ability to execute a quick and effective movement after a loss of balance (e.g., a "protective step") may reduce... -
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Gait and Balance, 2019Optimizing Vibration Therapy to Improve Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Many people who have Parkinson's disease experience freezing of gait, which is an inability to walk despite intention to walk. Unfortunately, drugs rarely help with this problem... -
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Gait and Balance, 2019Project Holocue: Smart Wearable Assistive Cueing Device for Reducing Freezing of Gait
Study Rationale:
Cues, such as stripes on the ground, may help alleviate and sometimes even prevent freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease. However, different people prefer different... -
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Gait and Balance, 2019Vibrating Socks: A Novel Cueing Intervention to Reduce Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
Study Rationale:
Freezing of gait is a common and disabling symptom in Parkinson's disease. With freezing of gait, patients have the feeling that their feet are suddenly glued to the floor when they...
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