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Raised heels and walking exercises

This study investigates shoe inserts and movement practice, using computer analysis to assess standing and walking.

Testing a treatment or activity · Study reference: JPRN-UMIN000058943

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Start (reported date): 2025-09-14
Study finished (reported date): 2026-12-31

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2026-10-11 — recruiting

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: male and female

Inclusion criteria: Parkinson's disease patients capable of safe independent walking Exclusion criteria: Those unable to respond to the survey

Full study name & original research details

Official study title

Effects of Heel-Elevated Standing and Walking Training on Parkinson's Disease Patients: Motion Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence - Effects of Heel-Elevated Standing and Walking Training on Parkinson's Disease Patients: Motion Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence

Short title used by the registry

Effects of Heel-Elevated Standing and Walking Training on Parkinson's Disease Patients: Motion Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence

Original description

Intervention: We provide indoor shoes with insoles to elevate the heel. Under these conditions, we instruct exercises that can be performed at home. The exercise regimen consists of: 1. Chair stand-up practice (Guideline: 5-10 repetitions for 2-3 sets, at a slightly challenging intensity), 2. Step practice using visual cues (Guideline: 20 steps left and right for 2-3 sets, at a slightly challenging intensity), 3. Walking practice using visual cues (Guideline: 3-5 round trips for 2-3 sets, at a slightly challenging intensity). Participants will perform these exercises for 2 weeks, after which effectiveness will be assessed. For those who wish, carryover effects will be evaluated. Participants will then resume their usual routine for 2 weeks, followed by a carryover effect assessment 2 weeks later. If medication dosage changes cause a noticeable change in the participant's usual condition, participation in the study may be discontinued. These exercises and evaluations are within the scope of standard medical care. Primary outcome: Walking ability (speed, stride length, joint angles, qualitative changes) Evaluation Period: Before intervention, 2 weeks after intervention begins Secondary outcome: Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III (hereinafter MDS UPDRS III), Mini Mental State Examination, New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (hereinafter NFOG-Q), knee extension strength measured by handheld dynamometer, five-time sit-to-stand test, Time Up & Go test (hereinafter TUG), single-leg stance time, center of gravity sway test Evaluation Period: Before intervention, 2 weeks after intervention begins

Conditions reported: Parkinson's disease

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JPRN · JPRN-UMIN000058943 ↗ — Recruiting; WHO ICTRP processed 2026-06-29; checked 2026-10-11

Study type: Interventional
Interventions: We provide indoor shoes with insoles to elevate the heel. Under these conditions, we instruct exercises that can be performed at home. The exercise regimen consists of: 1. Chair stand-up practice (Guideline: 5-10 repetitions for 2-3 sets, at a slightly challenging intensity), 2. Step practice using visual cues (Guideline: 20 steps left and right for 2-3 sets, at a slightly challenging intensity), 3. Walking practice using visual cues (Guideline: 3-5 round trips for 2-3 sets, at a slightly challenging intensity). Participants will perform these exercises for 2 weeks, after which effectiveness will be assessed. For those who wish, carryover effects will be evaluated. Participants will then resume their usual routine for 2 weeks, followed by a carryover effect assessment 2 weeks later. If medication dosage changes cause a noticeable change in the participant's usual condition, participation in the study may be discontinued. These exercises and evaluations are within the scope of standard medical care.
Phases: Not selected
Sponsor: Kochi University
Start date reported by registry: 2025-09-14 (reported)

Registry updated: Not reported · Status last verified by the registry submitter: Not reported

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Tomoharu Nakayama · 088-888-2749 · im71@kochi-u.ac.jp

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Japan

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