Non-contact Boxing Training and Traditional Therapeutic Exercise for Persons With Parkinson's Disease

NCT01014663 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: EXB-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 31
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a non-traditional boxing training program to a traditional therapeutic exercise program on activity and participation outcomes in persons with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to participate in either non-contact boxing training or traditional therapeutic exercise for 36 sessions over 12 weeks. Participants will be measured immediately before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention.

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease

Keywords

Parkinson's disease; exercise; training program; rehabilitation; boxing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mobility: Measured with the Timed Up and Go Test; Four-Square Step Test; Six-Minute Walk Test; Berg Balance Scale; Functional Reach Test

  Each outcome measures is assessed at pre-test (immediately before intervention), post-test (immediately after the 12 week intervention).

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Participation: measured with the Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale and the Parkinson's disease Quality of Life Scale

  Each outcome measures is assessed at pre-test (immediately before intervention), post-test (immediately after the 12 week intervention).

Study Arms (2)

Therapeutic Exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Traditional Therapeutic Exercise

Non-Contact Boxing Training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Non-Contact Boxing Training

Interventions

Traditional Therapeutic Exercise BEHAVIORAL

The therapeutic exercise program will consist of warm-up and stretching, seated and standing range of motion activities, endurance and resistance training, balance training and a cool down. Training will take place for 36 sessions, three times/week for 60-90 minutes per session.

Therapeutic Exercise

Non-Contact Boxing Training BEHAVIORAL

Non-contact boxing training will consist of warm-up and stretching, non-contact boxing training (including punching a focus mitt, speed and heavy punching bags), endurance training activities, strength and resistance training, and a cool down. Training will take place for 36 sessions, three times/week for 60-90 minutes per session.

Non-Contact Boxing Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
• currently not receiving physical therapy services
• medically stable with a physician release stating approval to enter an exercise program
• independently ambulatory in the home setting with or without the use of an assistive device
• able to follow at least three step verbal commands
• available for the entire period of the study
• have transportation to and from training and measurement sessions

You may not qualify if:

• preexisting neurological conditions other than Parkinson's disease
• current musculoskeletal conditions that would limit participation in either training program
• significant orthopedic surgery within the past six months
• past brain surgery or brain stimulator implant
• currently known pregnant
• pre-existing cardiovascular conditioner that would prohibit participation in an exercise program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Indianapolis: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46227, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Ernst M, Folkerts AK, Gollan R, Lieker E, Caro-Valenzuela J, Adams A, Cryns N, Monsef I, Dresen A, Roheger M, Eggers C, Skoetz N, Kalbe E. Physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Apr 8;4(4):CD013856. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013856.pub3.

  PMID: 38588457 DERIVED

• Ernst M, Folkerts AK, Gollan R, Lieker E, Caro-Valenzuela J, Adams A, Cryns N, Monsef I, Dresen A, Roheger M, Eggers C, Skoetz N, Kalbe E. Physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Jan 5;1(1):CD013856. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013856.pub2.

  PMID: 36602886 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson Disease; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Parkinsonian Disorders; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Movement Disorders; Synucleinopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Behavior

Study Officials

• Stephanie A Combs, PT, PhD, NCS

  University of Indianapolis

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Dyer M Diehl, PT, PhD

  University of Indianapolis

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• William H Staples, PT, DPT, GCS

  University of Indianapolis

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 13, 2009
• First Posted: November 17, 2009
• Study Start: September 1, 2009
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2010
• Study Completion: March 1, 2011
• Last Updated: April 2, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-03

Locations

US (1)