RecruitingPhase 1NCT07543861

A Pilot Study of In-lab Dynamic Standing in Parkinson's Disease

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Enrollment

5 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Summary

This research is studying the use of a new type of standing desk in a small number of people to learn about the user experience for people with Parkinson's disease. 12 4-hour sessions will be performed to test the primary hypothesis that dynamic standing improves gait function compared to static standing and control sitting. This study has 2 phases. Phase 1 will be an open-label study and Phase 2 will be an in-lab randomized controlled trial pilot study. This is phase 1 of the study.

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Dynamic Standing Desk for people with parkinson disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 50 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DEVICEDynamic Standing Desk

Participants will stand at the desk for 4 hours per session. During each session, the desk will move to prompt the participant to take small steps. Participants will take breaks as needed. Each participant will complete up to 12 sessions in the span of 6 weeks.