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Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of the Walking Tall App for Home-Based Gait Training in Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
Sponsor: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Summary
This is a pilot study designed to assess the feasibility, adherence, and preliminary effects of a 6-week home-based gait training intervention using the Walking Tall mobile app in individuals with Parkinson's disease. The app delivers rhythmic auditory cues and motivational verbal prompts to promote gait improvements. Primary outcomes include daily walking duration and step count measured via wearable sensors; secondary outcomes include gait speed, balance, self-reported confidence, and usability.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-12-29
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Walking Tall App
Participants will use the Walking Tall smartphone app to complete 4-5 home-based walking sessions per week for 6 weeks. The app provides rhythmic auditory cues and verbal prompts to improve gait quality.
Locations (1)
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital)
Tel Aviv, Israel