Wearable Gait Sensors

Description

This research study is testing body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple tests of coordination, in order to evaluate the progression and severity of Spinocerebellar ataxia.

Conditions

Spinocerebellar Ataxia

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Study overview

This research study is testing body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple tests of coordination, in order to evaluate the progression and severity of Spinocerebellar ataxia.

Wearable Sensors for Quantitation of Impaired Gait and Balance

Wearable Gait Sensors

Condition
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Ataxia Group - Individuals who have a genetic-confirmation of SCA diagnosis and are able to sit or stand unassisted for 30 seconds and follow directions.
  • * Healthy Control Group - Individuals who are able to sit or stand unassisted for 30 seconds and follow directions.
  • * Any other neurological or musculoskeletal disorder not attributed to the SCA that could affect balance, gait or voluntary movement.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Chicago,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31