Aquatic Group Exercise for People With Parkinson Disease

Parkinson Disease Clinical Trial

Official title:

Comparison of Aquatic and Land-based Group Exercise for Individuals With Parkinson Disease

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Terminated

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04291027
• Other study ID #: 711
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 28, 2020
• Est. completion date: March 10, 2020

Study information

• Verified date: March 2021
• Source: Ithaca College
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Terminated
• Enrollment: 5
• Est. completion date: March 10, 2020
• Est. primary completion date: March 10, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• 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

Exclusion Criteria:

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)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Parkinson Disease

Intervention

Other:
• Land Based Exercise
Group exercise intervention will be held 2 times per week for 12 weeks and will include balance training, strengthening, gait training, and cardiovascular training.
• Aquatic Exercise
Group exercise intervention will be held 2 times per week for 12 weeks and will include balance training, strengthening, gait training, and cardiovascular training.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Ithaca College	Ithaca	New York

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Ithaca College	Parkinson's Foundation

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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
Primary	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
Primary	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	Change in Parkinson Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39)	The Parkinson disease questionnaire-39 measures quality of life for people with Parkinson disease. A higher score means more quality of life limitations related to Parkinson disease.	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention
Secondary	Change in Falls Efficacy Scale-International.	The Falls Efficacy Scale-International measures a person's balance confidence. A higher score is related to worse balance confidence.	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention