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The purpose of this study is to learn more about balance and strength in an elderly population (60 and older). Data will be compared between controls and the age/gender- matched PD participants in study "The Effects of vitamin D on Balance in Parkinson's disease" (OHSU IRB # 6482). Specifically a t-test will be used to compare total work and total power on leg extension and flexion, composite SOT score conditions 1-3 and 4-6, response strength and latency on MCT, and turn duration from the iMOBILITY between the two groups.
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This study involves one visit to Oregon Health & Science University. The study visit will last approximately 2 hours.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| CONTROLS | Age- and Gender-Matched Controls |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Strength (BIODEX) | The participant's strength will be evaluated using a machine that resembles a stationary exercise bike. They will have one leg and foot strapped onto the machine. Participants will then be asked to flex and extend their leg as quickly as possible five times. This will be repeated with the other leg. | Visit 1 |
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| Balance (SOT) | The participant's balance will be assessed by having them stand on a platform and completing mental tasks such as naming the alphabet backwards. They will be asked to have their eyes open on some tasks and closed on other tasks. For safety, they will wear a harness like those used by rock climbers. | Visit 1 |
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Healthy Elderly (over 59 years old) without Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Amie L Peterson, MD | Oregon Health and Science University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Oregon Health & Science University | Portland | Oregon | 97239 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 15209650 | Background | Moreland JD, Richardson JA, Goldsmith CH, Clase CM. Muscle weakness and falls in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004 Jul;52(7):1121-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52310.x. | |
| 18711425 | Background | Horlings CG, van Engelen BG, Allum JH, Bloem BR. A weak balance: the contribution of muscle weakness to postural instability and falls. Nat Clin Pract Neurol. 2008 Sep;4(9):504-15. doi: 10.1038/ncpneuro0886. |
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| 16926202 | Background | Rubenstein LZ. Falls in older people: epidemiology, risk factors and strategies for prevention. Age Ageing. 2006 Sep;35 Suppl 2:ii37-ii41. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afl084. |
| 12539208 | Background | Inkster LM, Eng JJ, MacIntyre DL, Stoessl AJ. Leg muscle strength is reduced in Parkinson's disease and relates to the ability to rise from a chair. Mov Disord. 2003 Feb;18(2):157-62. doi: 10.1002/mds.10299. |
| 19425085 | Background | Allen NE, Canning CG, Sherrington C, Fung VS. Bradykinesia, muscle weakness and reduced muscle power in Parkinson's disease. Mov Disord. 2009 Jul 15;24(9):1344-51. doi: 10.1002/mds.22609. |