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Aquatic Group Exercise for People With Parkinson Disease
Comparison of Aquatic and Land-based Group Exercise for Individuals With Parkinson Disease
1 other identifier
interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This study will investigate the impact of land based or aquatic based group exercise on the balance, walking, balance confidence, and quality of life of people with idiopathic Parkinson disease. Participants will be randomized to participate in a land based or aquatic based group exercise program 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Prior to and after participation, balance, walking, quality of life, and balance confidence will be measured by a blinded examiner.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable parkinson-disease
Started Feb 2020
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 26, 2020
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 28, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 2, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 10, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 10, 2020
CompletedApril 5, 2021
March 1, 2021
11 days
February 26, 2020
March 31, 2021
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Change in Mini-BESTest Score
The Mini-BESTest examines postural control. A higher scores means less balance impairment.
Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention
Change in Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS): Part III
The Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale examines motor function for people with Parkinson disease. A higher score indicates higher motor impairment related to Parkinson disease.
Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention
Change in Gait Speed
The 10 meter walk test will be examined at self selected and fast speeds to examine gait speed.
Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Change in Parkinson Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39)
Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention
Change in Falls Efficacy Scale-International.
Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention
Study Arms (2)
Aquatic Group Exercise
EXPERIMENTALLand Based Group Exercise
ACTIVE COMPARATORInterventions
Group exercise intervention will be held 2 times per week for 12 weeks and will include balance training, strengthening, gait training, and cardiovascular training.
Group exercise intervention will be held 2 times per week for 12 weeks and will include balance training, strengthening, gait training, and cardiovascular training.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- adults over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson disease.
- stable dose of levadopa medication for 30 days prior to study initiation
- able to walk 20 feet without physical assistance
- a referral from a physician to participate in physical therapy
You may not qualify if:
- individuals with:
- uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions
- deep vein thrombosis in the last 6 months
- the use of breathing tube or feeding tube
- those with an extreme fear of exercising in the water
- an active dermatological condition (including eczema, psoriasis, or open wound) -any other neurological condition other than Parkinson disease
- a musculoskeletal condition that would impact their ability to participate in the exercise group
- cognitive impairment (a score of less than 24/30 on the Mini Mental Status Examination)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Ithaca Collegelead
- Parkinson's Foundationcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York, 14850, United States
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: 38588457DERIVEDErnst 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: 36602886DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
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
- Assistant Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 26, 2020
First Posted
March 2, 2020
Study Start
February 28, 2020
Primary Completion
March 10, 2020
Study Completion
March 10, 2020
Last Updated
April 5, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-03