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Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease (DANCE-PD)
Official Study Title: Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy TherapyAnother word for “treatment”. for Parkinson’s Disease
Sponsor: Goldberg Foundation
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to gather data to see if so-called enriched forms of exercise programs such as dance are more effective in improving balance and quality of life in patients with idiopathic IdiopathicOf, relating to, or designating a disease having no known cause. Parkinson’s disease (PD) than regular exercise programs that are currently provided by physical therapists.
Study Phase
Not Applicable
What is a study phase?
Symptoms Addressed: Movement Symptoms
Loss of Motor Skills, Walking/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.
Time Commitment
- Less than six months
- Screening ScreeningPeriod of selection of clinical trial participants based on ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. visits will take place from Sept. 21 through Sept. 29. Study visits will take place from Oct. 1 through Nov. 9. All visits are conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.
Eligibility
- Minimum Age: 40
- Maximum Age: 79
- Gender(s) Accepted: Either
- Minimum Years Since Diagnosis: 3
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of PD for three years or more
- You feel unsteady on your feet or stumble occasionally
Exclusion Criteria
- You have no balance or gait troubles
Enrollment
Expected Enrollment: 30 (US)
Date Enrollment Began: Jul 2010
Date Enrollment Ends: Oct 2011
Last Updated Date: May 06 2011
Trial Post Date: Jun 10 2010
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Primary Contacts and Locations
Massachusetts
- Althea Silver, M.P.H., B.S.N., R.N.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
asilver2@bidmc.harvard.edu
Phone: (617) 667-9885
330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 809D
Boston, MA 02215
USA - Lauren Kraics
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
lkraics@bidmc.harvard.edu
Phone: (617) 667-9890
330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 809D
Boston, MA 02215
USA
