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Context- and Terrain-aware Gait Analysis

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Sponsor: University of Leeds

Conditions: Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism, Dementia, Acquired Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)

Interventions: All-terrain Gait Analysis System

The average lifespan of individuals in many developed countries is increasing. This factor paired with the increase in global population has the potential to put a strain on healthcare systems with regards to age-related conditions. Particularly, this research considers the impact that conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dementia and stroke have on the walking capabilities on affected individuals. This research project aims to obtain a gait analysis dataset consisting of sensor data captured during regular daily activities on common terrains such as grass, paving slabs, gravel, etc. The dataset will be collected with a custom sensor system which captures mobility data from a cohort of healthy controls of all ages and people with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke survivors, multiple sclerosis, etc. Various machine learning algorithms (custom-implemented using Python) will then be used to determine the walking activity (walking, ramp ascend/descend, stair ascend/descend etc.), the terrain (grass, pavement, carpet etc.), and various walking-related parameters (step length, step height, cadence etc.). It is our hope that these features will enable remote gait analysis to be performed with sufficient contextual information to enable remote diagnosis and rehabilitation tracking for those at risk of falling.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: OBSERVATIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years
* Confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, dementia, acquired brain injury (stroke, cerebral palsy, etc.), multiple sclerosis, or have had a lower limb amputation.
* Under the care of a Leeds consultant or specialist nurse
* Able to walk indoors and outdoors without a walking aid

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 years
* Skin condition on feet, ankles, or waist that prevents wearing the sensor system.
* Cognitive impairment causing inability to consent.
* Unable to walk safely with provided shoes (need for specialist shoes).
* Allergy to silicone or elastic fibres