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Balance and Exercise Training for People with Parkinson's Disease
Official Study Title: Computer Assisted Psychomotor Training in a Specialized Population
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
Clinicaltrials.gov ID:
Study ID: 06-114
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy EfficacyThe extent to which a specific intervention, procedure, or regimen produces a beneficial result under ideal conditions. of computerized functional balance training and traditional exercise programs for a specialized population of individuals 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. Exercise has been shown to benefit persons with PD, but many questions remain unanswered regarding the type and intensity of exercise programs. Volunteers will receive pre-training, 10 training sessions and two post-training sessions. Training will consist of balance and functional activities. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the computerized or traditional training group. All sessions will be conducted by senior physical therapists. This study has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by the Baystate Medical Center Institutional Review Board. Institutional Review BoardA 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.
Study Phase
Not Applicable
What is a study phase?
Symptoms Addressed: Movement Symptoms
Loss of Motor Skills, Balance
Time Commitment
- Less than six months
- One pre-training session, ten daily training sessions (over 2 weeks), two post-training sessions
Eligibility
- Minimum Age: 40
- Maximum Age: 75
- Gender(s) Accepted: Either
Inclusion Criteria
- Demonstrate visual acuity of 20/20 (with correction as necessary)
- Comfortable with walking at least 50 feet with or without assistive devices
- State commitment to attend pre-test, post-test and 10 training sessions (The 10 training sessions will be conducted over a period of two weeks)
Exclusion Criteria
- History of dizziness
- Certain medical conditions and co-morbidities
Enrollment
Expected Enrollment: 20 (US)
Date Enrollment Began: Jul 01 2006
Last Updated Date: Jun 20 2007
Trial Post Date: Jun 20 2007
Website:
Primary Contacts and Locations
Massachusetts
- Gail Stern — MPT, NCS
Baystate Medical Center
gstern2@comcast.net
Phone: 413-537-6260
360 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01199
USA
