Pilot Study Investigating Intensity and Quality of Movement Performed During a Parkiboks Session

NCT06411262 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: CME2024/009
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Studies have shown that non-contact boxing benefits individuals with Parkinson disease. Yet, the content of such sessions, has not yet been investigated. The following research question has therefore been asked: What is the physical intensity, in terms of both movement quality and quantity, as well as cardiovascular demand, in a group of individuals with Parkinson's disease during a one-hour session of Parkiboks? Though the study is exploratory, the investigators hypothesize to observe increases in cardiovascular activity during the session, as well as a high number of upper-limb repetitions of near maximal range of motion.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Upper-limb kinematics

  Movella DOT sensors secured on the left and right wrists.

  Measured during one complete non-contact boxing session, which lasts one hour.

• Cardiovascular load

  Polar heart rate sensor secured by a strap around the thorax.

  Measured during one complete non-contact boxing session, which lasts one hour.

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Motor impairments

  Filled in at the beginning of the session, together with the examinator.

• Activity limitations related to motor impairments

  Filled in by the participant prior to the session.

• Fatigue severity

  Filled in by the participant prior to the session.

• Fear of falling

  Filled in by the participant prior to the session.

• Perceived exertion during the completed session

  Filled in by the participant at the end of the session.

Other Outcomes (3)

• Demographic parameters

  Filled in by the participant prior to the session.

• Most challenging exercise

  Filled in by the participant at the end of the session.

• Most tiring exercise

  Filled in by the participant at the end of the session.

Interventions

Parkiboks OTHER

A non-contact boxing sessions for individuals with Parkinson disease, made-up of 3 sections: a warm-up, a boxing section, a cool-down. Each section is split into a range of exercises. The session is led by a boxing coach with training and expertise in Parkinson disease.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All individuals with Parkinson disease who have been active participants of the non-contact boxing sports group in Turnhout, Beligum, will be invited to participate.

You may qualify if:

• Official diagnosis of Parkinson disease Active participants of a non-contact boxing group for people with Parkinson disease located in Turnhout, Belgium Participating in non-contact boxing sessions for at least one month prior to the study

You may not qualify if:

• Unable to read and understand the informed consent document Individuals who are wheelchair-bound

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasselt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

UHasselt

Diepenbeek, Flanders, 3590, Belgium

RECRUITING

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 Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor Peter Feys

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2024
• First Posted: May 13, 2024
• Study Start: May 8, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2024
• Study Completion: October 1, 2024
• Last Updated: May 16, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

BE (1)