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Official Study Title: Exercise & Gait  GaitWay of walking, which is diminished in people with Parkinson’s who tend to shuffle their feet, take too short steps, and not swing one or both arms. Related Disability in Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: Other
Clinicaltrials.gov ID:
Study ID: IRB  IRBA committee of physicians, statisticians, researchers, community advocates, and others chosen by an institution to initially approve and periodically review research projects involving human participants. Federal law requires this to ensure protection of participants’ safety, rights and welfare. H-27702

Summary

This is a study to investigate the benefits of exercise for fitness, walking, and balance in people with Parkinson's disease.  Parkinson's DiseaseA chronic, slowly progressive disease of the nervous system characterized by the combination of tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and stooped posture, among other symptoms. Please contact the study coordinator for more information.

Study Phase

Phase 2
What is a study phase?

Symptoms Addressed: Movement Symptoms

Balance, Walking/Gait

Time Commitment

• Less than six months
• Three days per week of exercise for 12 weeks

Eligibility

• Minimum Age: 45
• Gender(s) Accepted: Either

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of PD
• Able to walk

Enrollment

Expected Enrollment: 100 (US)
Date Enrollment Began: Mar 01 2007
Last Updated Date: Dec 12 2007
Trial Post Date: Dec 12 2007
Website: http://www.umm.edu/parkinsons/ct_parkinsons.htm

Primary Contacts and Locations

Maryland

• Terra Hill
  thill@som.umaryland.edu
  Phone: 443-827-0677
  James T. Frenkil Building
  3rd Floor, 16 S. Eutaw Street
  Baltimore, MD 21201
  USA