Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease (DANCE-PD)
This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.
Sponsor:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Collaborator:
Goldberg Foundation
Information provided by:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01163344
First received: July 14, 2010
Last updated: June 23, 2011
Last verified: June 2011
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to gather data to see if so-called enriched forms of exercise programs such as dance is more effective in improving balance and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease than regular exercise programs that are currently provided by physical therapists.
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We Aim to Study Gait and Balance Issues Associated With Parkinson's Disease |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease |
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics:
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Exercise and Physical Fitness
Parkinson's Disease
U.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Balance and Gait improvement [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]We seek to determine if balance and gait are improved as a result of dance therapy. This will be compared to the balance and gait data of group physical therapy.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
| Study Start Date: | July 2010 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2011 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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Dance Therapy Group
This will group will undergo dance therapy once a week for a series of 8 weeks.
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Physical Therapy Group
This group will undergo physical therapy sessions once a week for a series of 8 weeks
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 40 Years to 79 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
To qualify for this study, subject must have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease for 3 years or more, be less than 80 years of age, and have problems with gait and balance
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of PD at least 3 years ago
- Less than 80 years of age
- Have gait and balance issues
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of PD for less than 3 years
- 80 years of age or older
- Not have gait and balance issues
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Additional Information:
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| Responsible Party: | Daniel Tarsy, MD, Director of Movement Disorders Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01163344 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 2010-P-000029 |
| Study First Received: | July 14, 2010 |
| Last Updated: | June 23, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center:
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Gait, balance, Parkinson's Disease |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Parkinson Disease Parkinsonian Disorders Basal Ganglia Diseases Brain Diseases |
Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Movement Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 18, 2013