NCT07380737

Brief 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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
8mo left

Started Dec 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress35%
Dec 2025Dec 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 29, 2025

Completed
27 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 25, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 2, 2026

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 31, 2026

Expected
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

February 13, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

January 25, 2026

Last Update Submit

February 12, 2026

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease

Keywords

GaitParkinson's DiseaseWalking AppRhythmic auditory cueing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Average Step Count Per Day

    Measured via accelerometer

    Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

  • Daily Walking Duration (minutes/week)

    Measured using tri-axial accelerometer (Axivity) over 7 days

    Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Gait Speed (m/s) - single- and dual-task

    Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

  • Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

    Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

  • Timed Up and Go (TUG) - single- and dual-task

    Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Self-reported questionnaires: Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC)

    Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Walking Tall App Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Behavioral: Walking Tall App

Interventions

Walking Tall AppBEHAVIORAL

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.

Walking Tall App Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (MDS criteria);
  • Hoehn \& Yahr stage II-III (ON-medication state);
  • Able to walk independently for ≥5 minutes;
  • Stable medication for ≥1 month;
  • Currently enrolled in a rehab program at Ezra LeMarpe;
  • Able to provide written informed consent;

You may not qualify if:

  • Musculoskeletal, neurological, or visual/hearing impairments affecting gait;
  • Cognitive impairments or severe behavioral symptoms;
  • History of stroke, severe TBI, or brain tumor;
  • Cardiovascular contraindications;
  • Inability to use a smartphone;
  • Participation in other concurrent intervention studies.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital)

Tel Aviv, 6423906, Israel

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Brodie, M. A., & University of New South Wales. (2023, August 7). New app is a step towards helping people with Parkinson's disease walk more confidently. UNSW Newsroom. Retrieved from https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2023/08/new-app-is-a-step-towards-helping-people-with-parkinsons-disease

    BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Parkinsonian DisordersBasal Ganglia DiseasesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesMovement DisordersSynucleinopathiesNeurodegenerative Diseases

Study Officials

  • Tatyana Gurevich, Prof

    Head of the Movement Disorders Unit at Ichilov Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Marina Brozgol, MS

CONTACT

+972-3-6947514marinab@tlvmc.gov.il

Tatyana Gurevich, Prof

CONTACT

tanyag@tlvmc.gov.il

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 25, 2026

First Posted

February 2, 2026

Study Start

December 29, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

February 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

IL(1)