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Focus in NeuroDevelopment (FIND) Network: A Statewide Network for Research in Neurodevelopment
The purpose of this research project is to develop a registry and database of families with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• All ages
• All individuals with disabilities and families within the neurodevelopmental disorder community
• Also looking for clinicians, educators, and professionals in the field
Wearable monitor for FOG detection
Freezing of gait is a common problem in people with Parkinson's disease. Episodes of freezing can be overcome when a sensory cue is provided. This study will further develop and study the efficacy of a wireless shoe insole that can monitor walking and provide a cue (acoustic or vibrotactile) when a freezing event is detected. The experiment is designed to further test the ability of the device and algorithm to reliably detect freezing and release the episode with an external cue. This study has the potential to develop a tool that can help reduce the incidence and severity of freezing events in people with Parkinson's disease.
• Age: 21 to 75 years
• Able to walk independently without the assistance of a walking aid
• History of musculoskeletal disorders
• Other significant neurological disorders
• Hallucinations
• Unable to walk
• Legally Blind
• Symptomatic low blood pressure
• Additional exclusion criteria for young and healthy controls: diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, or a family member with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.