Who can participate?

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease who:

• Have walking impairments
• Are less than 85 years old
• Have no other neurological condition

What does it involve?

Visiting the Kingston Centre, Cheltenham

• Attend an initial 3-hr information & assessment session
• If eligible, 5 consecutive visits to the Kingston Centre for daily stimulation
• Two follow-up visits to assess the effects of stimulation

During the study visit, participants will:

• Have stimulation (either vibration or mild electrical pulses) applied to their feet
• Have PD symptoms assessed
• Be asked to walk on a floor mat with sensors to measure gait
• Have brain activity recorded using a non-invasive technique called EEG

Contact Person

Dr Anna Murphy
Principal Investigator
Phone: (03) 9265 1453
Email: [email protected]