Quasi-experimental, controlled, non-randomised two-arm pilot, with an experimental group (table tennis exercise) and an active control group (cognitive training based on board games).
Quasi-experimental, controlled, non-randomised two-arm pilot, with an experimental group (table tennis exercise) and an active control group (cognitive training based on board games). Interventions in both groups will take place twice a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions in total). The main variables to be assessed will be motor and cognitive. As secondary variables, clinical and daily life aspects will be assessed. As results, it is expected that the experimental group will obtain improvements in motor variables compared to the control group after receiving the interventions. However, improvements in cognitive variables and secondary variables are expected to be similar in both groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Exercise and cognitive training based on Table tennis and Tabletop games.
Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida
Lleida, Spain
RECRUITINGAmplitude of Center of Pressure under simple conditions
Assessment of amplitude of Center of Pressure (in mm) during balance testing using OPAL Sensors (APDM, Oregon, USA).
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Amplitude of Center of Pressure under Dual Task conditions (Motor)
Assessment of amplitude of Center of Pressure (in mm) during balance testing under concurrent cognitive tasks (Motor, by holding a glass of water on a tray) using OPAL Sensors (APDM, Oregon, USA).
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Amplitude of Center of Pressure under Dual Task conditions (Arithmetic)
Assessment of amplitude of Center of Pressure (in mm) during balance testing under concurrent cognitive tasks (Arithmetic, by concurrently substracting 7 from a random number) using OPAL Sensors (APDM, Oregon, USA).
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Amplitude of Center of Pressure under Dual Task conditions (Verbal)
Assessment of amplitude of Center of Pressure (in mm) during balance testing under concurrent cognitive tasks (Verbal, by naming words starting by a random letter) using OPAL Sensors (APDM, Oregon, USA).
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Trail-Making Test
Assessment of Trail-Making Test parts A and B
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
United Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale - Part III
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Assessment of Motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease with a predetermined assessment
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Assessment of cognitive status to detect Mild Cognitive Impairment with a preset questionnaire.
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire - 8
Assessment of Quality of Life for people with Parkinson's Disease through a self-administered questionnaire
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Timed Up and Go test
Assessment of gait mobility and fall risk by getting up from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning back and sitting again.
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).
Falls Efficacy Scale International
Assessment of perceived fall risk with a predetermined questionnaire.
Time frame: Assessed before starting the intervention (T0) and 6 weeks later (T0 + 6 weeks).