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Integrated Exercise: Balance Work to Improve Parkinson’s Postural Stability
Official Study Title: Integrated Exercise: Balance Work to Improve Parkinson Postural Stability
Sponsor: Mazer Foundation
Clinicaltrials.gov ID:
Study ID: 076-11
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of balance work on postural stability of participants diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Multiple exercise interventions have been investigated for PD postural instability Postural InstabilityImpaired balance and coordination often causing patients to lean forward or backward and to fall easily. and risk of falls. These interventions including individual range of motion, weight bearing, group flexibility 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. and step training, dance, tai chi Tai chiRhythmic patterns of gentle, flowing movements coordinated with breathing. Described as "meditation in motion," Tai chi promotes serenity, connecting the mind and body, stress reduction, and improvements to overall health. Tai chi is generally safe for people of all ages and levels of fitness. and Qi Gong. Data on demographics, disease stage, and medications will be obtained. Quality of life and risk of falls scores will be evaluated pre- and post- balance work program to ascertain if this intervention has a significant effect. The hypothesis tested in this study is that people with PD who participate in balance work will have better postural stability and fewer falls.
Study Phase
Not Applicable
What is a study phase?
Symptoms Addressed: Movement and Non-movement
Walking/Gait, Slowness of movement (bradykinesia) BradykinesiaSlowness of movement. , Rigidity, RigidityA symptom in which muscles feel stiff and display resistance to movement even when another person tries to move the affected part of the body. Postural difficulties, General PD symptoms, Balance
Time Commitment
- Less than six months
- One evaluation before exercise class, 12 exercise classes, one hour, once a week, one evaluation after the 12 weeks of classes are complete.
Eligibility
- Minimum Age: 55
- Gender(s) Accepted: Either
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of PD
- Able to follow instructions and participate in balance work
Exclusion Criteria
- Balance work training in the last three months previous to research study
Enrollment
Date Enrollment Began: Aug 2011
Date Enrollment Ends: Sep 2011
Last Updated Date: Aug 02 2011
Trial Post Date: Aug 02 2011
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Primary Contacts and Locations
New York
- Sheree L. Loftus, Ph.D.
BIMC PACC Neurology NeurologyThe scientific study of the nervous system, especially in respect to its structure, functions, and abnormalities. 5K
sloftus@chpnet.org
Phone: (212) 844-8482
10 Union Square East
5K
New York, NY 10003
USA
