🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-31
Decoding the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Postural Instability and Gait Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease (NCT07748962)
🟡 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to learn how brain signals are related to freezing of gait (FOG) and balance problems in Parkinson's disease (PD) and to study how different deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings may affect these symptoms.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Multiple Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Conditions (OTHER)
- Moving Overground in a Virtual Environment (MOVE) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Cleveland Clinic Stair Ambulation and Functional Evaluation of Gait (SAFE-Gait) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 219-3949
Email: dunlapm4@ccf.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.