Electrical Stimulation for the Relief of Freezing of Gait (FOG) in Parkinson's Patients
Electrical Stimulation for the Relief of Freezing of Gait (FOG) in Parkinson's Patients
Potential for electrical stimulation to ameliorate Freezing of Gait (FOG)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential for an electrical stimulation
 intervention to ameliorate Freezing of Gait (FOG) and related gait disturbances in
 Parkinson's patients.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  A diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) (UK, PD Brain Bank Criteria)

 -  A Hoehn and Yahr stage of 2 - 4

 -  Exhibiting Freezing of Gait or another gait abnormality in the ON state.

 -  An ability to mobilise independently with or without a walker or walking cane for the
 purpose of research when in the 'ON' state

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  A serious cognitive impairment (MMSE<24)

 -  Pregnant or currently involved in another clinical trial.

 -  Pacemakers

 -  On opioid or neuropathic pain medication