A Novel Virtual Reality Task in Parkinson's Disease
A Crossover Pilot Study of a Novel Virtual Reality Task in Parkinson's Disease Compared to a Group In-Person Rock Steady Boxing Program; Task Performance, Cognitive Outcomes, Perceptions, and Comparisons
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare experiences and effects of a virtual reality physical program to an in-person Rock Steady Boxing Program. People with Parkinson's disease, age 18 and up, who participate in Rock Steady Boxing weekly may join this study.
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 May 2023
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable parkinson-disease
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 28, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 15, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 15, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 15, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 15, 2024
CompletedJuly 27, 2023
July 1, 2023
1 year
March 28, 2023
July 24, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Stroop Test, Inquisit Millisecond
measure of executive function
through study completion, an average of one year
Study Arms (2)
Boxing
ACTIVE COMPARATORRock Steady Boxing
Virtual Reality Pixel Plucker
EXPERIMENTAL30 minutes of VR engagement
Interventions
A virtual reality task where participants wear the Virtual Reality headset and respond to targets.
An in-person boxing class designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- Age 18+ years
- Currently involved in rock steady boxing
- Willing to participate 2-3 days/week
You may not qualify if:
- Known history of movement-induced vertigo
- Other cognitive or movement disorders
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
NYIT
Old Westbury, New York, 11568, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Amber Sousa, PhD
NYIT
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor, Neuropsychologist
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 28, 2023
First Posted
May 15, 2023
Study Start
May 15, 2023
Primary Completion
May 15, 2024
Study Completion
May 15, 2024
Last Updated
July 27, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-07
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share