Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class

Parkinson Disease Clinical Trial

Official title:

Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class for Patients With Parkinson Disease

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05773612
• Other study ID #: PT-0401-498
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 7, 2023
• Est. completion date: April 30, 2026

Study information

• Verified date: March 2023
• Source: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
• Contact: Miguel Garcia, EdD
• Phone: 786-725-4047
• Email: mgarcia[@]usa.edu
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-contact Rock Steady Boxing class delivered to participants with Parkinson's Disease via an in-person community-based program. The study will also assess the overall feasibility of integrating an in-person community program within a neuromuscular course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Specific Aim: To examine the effects of an in-person community-based Rock Steady Boxing class on the functional mobility, functional endurance, cardiovascular capacity, visual-motor reaction times, quality of life, mood/affect and overall physical activity completion and fear of falling on individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Description:

Participants will be recruited directly from the the Brain Center (non-for-profit neurology clinic). Participants will be educated on the study but advised that their participation is voluntary and researchers will not coerce boxers to participate in the study. Once a participant agrees to participate, the Informed consent will be completed. During this time, participants will be told their participation is voluntary and they can quit at any time. he primary interventions being assessed in this study include the in-person Rock Steady Boxing Class offered at USAHS once per week. Prior to attending the Rock Steady Boxing classes, all participants must be provided with medical clearance from a referring medical doctor. The Rock Steady Boxing classes are 60-90 minutes in duration and include the following 4 components: (1) active warm up (2) functional mobility exercises (3) whole body strengthening exercises and (4) non-contact boxing exercises. During the classes, boxers' vitals are assessed using health rate monitors.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 150
• Est. completion date: April 30, 2026
• Est. primary completion date: January 30, 2025
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 100 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or Female

2. Age Range: 18 years or older

3. History of Parkinson's Disease between Hoehn and Yarh stages I and IV

4. Medical clearance from a referring medical doctor

5. Able to complete all assessments

6. Willing to complete a weekly exercise log

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to complete the assessments.

2. Pregnant or is expected to become pregnant during study

3. Other reasons that may limit participation in exercises. -

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Parkinson Disease

Intervention

Other:
• Rock Steady Boxing Class
Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's Disease.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	University of St Augustine for Health Science	Miami	Florida

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Changes over time in Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) from baseline to one year	The ABC is a self-report measure of balance confidence in performing various activities without losing balance or experiencing a sense of unsteadiness.	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Falls Efficacy Scale - International from baseline to 1-year post	A self-administered questionnaire designed to assess fear of falling in mainly community-dwelling older population	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Parkinson's Disease Fatigue Scale from baseline to 1-year post	A patient-rated scale that measures fatigue	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire -39 from baseline to 1-year post	A 39-item self-report questionnaire, which assesses Parkinson's disease-specific health related quality over the last month.	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) from baseline to 1-year post	The PASE measures the level of self-reported physical activity in individuals aged 65 years old or older and is comprised of items regarding occupational, household, and leisure activity during the previous 7-day period.	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Berg Balance Test from baseline to 1-year post	The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is used to objectively determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks.	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in 10-Meter Walk Test from baseline to 1-year post	The 10 Meter Walk Test is a performance measure used to assess walking speed in meters per second over a short distance.	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in 6-Minute Walk Test from baseline to 1-year post	The 6 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance.	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Time Up and Go (TUG) from baseline to 1-year post	Measure of function with correlates to balance and fall risk	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Self-Efficacy for Exercise from baseline to 1-year post	Self report measure of exercise self-efficacy	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Anticipatory & Compensatory Postural Assessment form baseline to 1-year post	Electromyography measure of postural stability in standing	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes in Rock Steady Boxing Questionnaire from 3-month post to 1-year post intervention	Self assessment of mobility and quality of life	3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Primary	Changes Physical Activity Intensity Monitoring from baseline to 1-year post intervention	Heart rate monitoring during exercise	Baseline, 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention