Effects of Rock Climbing on Parkinson's Disease

NCT05919771 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 831
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research study is being conducted to understand the outcomes of participation in the Up ENDing Parkinson's rock climbing program (24 sessions, or twice per week for about 12 weeks) on walking \& mobility, hand strength \& dexterity, and psychological well-being in individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The rock climbing sessions are administered and supervised by Up ENDing Parkinson's, and are tailored to the skill level of the participant. Participants will answer questionnaires and complete physical performance tests twice, first prior to beginning the sessions and then again after the 24 sessions have been completed.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Community Mobility and Ambulation

  Test of specific tasks to be accomplished to walk forward on a level surface safely and efficiently as evidence by the Community Balance and Mobility Scale (CBMS). CBMS is scored from 0-96 with higher scores denoting better performance.

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Change in Agility

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

• Change in Dexterity

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

• Change in Reaction Time

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

• Change in Apathy

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

• Change in Resilience

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

Other Outcomes (2)

• Change in Grip strength

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

• Change in Quality of Life across Multiple Dimensions: Perception of difficulty with daily life across 8 dimensions of daily living

  Baseline and at 12 weeks

Interventions

rock climbing OTHER

Vertical ascent of a surface specifically designed to elicit the skills that might be required to scale a naturally occurring rock formation

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Adults over the age of 18 with mild-to moderate idiopathic Parkinson's disease

You may qualify if:

• at least 18 years old
• Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
• Hoehn \& Yahr score 1-3
• able to speak and read in English;
• able to ambulate at least 10 meters with no assistive device or human assistance

You may not qualify if:

• neurological disease diagnosis other than PD;
• uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or metabolic disease which may impact the ability to exercise or in which exercise is contraindicated;
• cognitive or psychiatric impairment precluding informed consent or ability to following instructions;
• pregnancy;
• inability to ambulate 10 meters without assistive device or human assistance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marymount University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia, 22201, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Osborne JA, Botkin R, Colon-Semenza C, DeAngelis TR, Gallardo OG, Kosakowski H, Martello J, Pradhan S, Rafferty M, Readinger JL, Whitt AL, Ellis TD. Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association. Phys Ther. 2022 Apr 1;102(4):pzab302. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab302.

  PMID: 34963139 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Julie D Ries, PhD

  Marymount University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 15, 2023
• First Posted: June 26, 2023
• Study Start: July 12, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 12, 2024
• Study Completion: August 12, 2024
• Last Updated: August 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)