Effect of Rasagiline on Balance in Parkinson's Disease as Measured by Computerized Posturography

Summary

This study evaluates the effect of rasagiline on balance in Parkinson's disease. Participants taking study medication which is rasagiline or sugar pill will undergo a computerized balance test on and off medication. Participants will stand on a platform which which moves slightly and a computer will measure their body sway and provide a balance score.

Timeline

Start

2014-09-15

Primary completion

2017-07-10

Completion

2017-07-10

Publications

• Background Ondo WG, Almaguer M, Cohen H. Computerized posturography balance assessment of patients with bilateral ventralis intermedius nuclei deep brain stimulation. Mov Disord. 2006 Dec;21(12):2243-7. doi: 10.1002/mds.21165.

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