Study of Axial Mobility Exercises in Parkinson Disease

Duke University80 enrolled

Overview

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the benefit of exercise versus usual care (no exercise) on impairments and functional limitations in patients with Parkinson disease.

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Patients assigned to the Axial Mobility Exercise Program participate 3 times a week for 10 weeks. The program consists of individualized exercises specifically directed toward restoration of axial mobility in the context of functional tasks. Patients assigned to the control group receive standard care (no exercise).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

ECT

Enrollment

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Interventions

ExerciseBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Stage 2 or 3 Parkinson disease (Hoehn/Yahr scale) Able to ambulate independently Able to function independently in home Moderate rigidity No moderate or severe tremor --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- Concurrent stable pharmacologic regimen required --Patient Characteristics-- Cardiovascular: No unstable angina Other: No psychiatric or medical contraindication to exercise, e.g., dementia, hip fracture; no other neurologic disorder, e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis; resides within 30 miles of Duke University

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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