Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson Disease: Phase 2

Colorado State University18 enrolled

Overview

The full program is focused on identifying and reducing risk factors surrounding falls. Based on previous research, we believe that occupational therapy group classes and adaptive yoga are an ideal pairing to reduce fall risk. The occupational therapy sessions will consist of lecture, group discussion, and activities designed to target biological, behavioral, environmental, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to fall risk specifically for people with Parkinson's disease.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Interventions

Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson diseaseBEHAVIORAL

The group occupational therapy portion focuses on lecture, group discussion, and activities to reduce fall risk. The yoga program is part of an ongoing community yoga program specifically designed for people with Parkinson disease.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease OR their care partners * Individuals who read and understand English * Individuals who can stand with or without an assistive device * People who are willing to commit to yoga practice 2x/week for 8 weeks and pay $5/class through Raintree Athletic Club (Scholarships are available if needed!) * People who are willing to commit to group occupational therapy 2x/week for 8 weeks free of charge * score of at least 4/6 on the short mini mental status exam Exclusion Criteria: * less than 18 years of age

Locations (1)

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Fall Risk Factor Management

Self-report 5 scales measuring the ability to manage fall risk factors

Time frame: Baseline, Pre-assessment (8-weeks after baseline), and post-assessment (8-weeks after pre-assessment)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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