Non-contact Boxing Training and Traditional Therapeutic Exercise for Persons With Parkinson's Disease

NCT ID: NCT01014663

Last Updated: 2020-04-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-09-30

Study Completion Date

2011-03-31

Brief Summary

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The primary purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a non-traditional boxing training program to a traditional therapeutic exercise program on activity and participation outcomes in persons with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to participate in either non-contact boxing training or traditional therapeutic exercise for 36 sessions over 12 weeks. Participants will be measured immediately before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention.

Detailed Description

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Physical therapists commonly treat patients with Parkinson's disease. Typical clinical interventions used by physical therapists including strengthening, stretching and aerobic training have been shown to improve function and quality of life of persons with Parkinson's disease. Alternative exercise interventions that incorporate non-traditional concepts, such as tango dance, tai chi and taiji have also been found to lead to improvements in function in persons with Parkinson's disease. It is important that comparisons between different types of exercise programs for persons with Parkinson's disease be explored in order to determine effective options for care.

Here in Indianapolis, Indiana, individuals with Parkinson's disease have a unique opportunity for alternative exercise with the recent development of the popular non-contact boxing training program offered by the Rock Steady Boxing Foundation. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the non-traditional boxing training program to a traditional therapeutic exercise program on activity and participation outcomes in persons with Parkinson's disease.

Thirty participants with Parkinson's disease will be recruited from Central Indiana. All potential participants will be screened to determine eligibility for the study. Participants who are eligible and give consent will be randomly assigned to participate in either the non-contact boxing training or the traditional therapeutic exercise program for 36 sessions lasting over 12 weeks with 60-90 minutes of exercise each session. Participants will be measured immediately before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention period.

Conditions

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Parkinson's Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Therapeutic Exercise

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Traditional Therapeutic Exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The therapeutic exercise program will consist of warm-up and stretching, seated and standing range of motion activities, endurance and resistance training, balance training and a cool down. Training will take place for 36 sessions, three times/week for 60-90 minutes per session.

Non-Contact Boxing Training

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Non-Contact Boxing Training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Non-contact boxing training will consist of warm-up and stretching, non-contact boxing training (including punching a focus mitt, speed and heavy punching bags), endurance training activities, strength and resistance training, and a cool down. Training will take place for 36 sessions, three times/week for 60-90 minutes per session.

Interventions

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Traditional Therapeutic Exercise

The therapeutic exercise program will consist of warm-up and stretching, seated and standing range of motion activities, endurance and resistance training, balance training and a cool down. Training will take place for 36 sessions, three times/week for 60-90 minutes per session.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Non-Contact Boxing Training

Non-contact boxing training will consist of warm-up and stretching, non-contact boxing training (including punching a focus mitt, speed and heavy punching bags), endurance training activities, strength and resistance training, and a cool down. Training will take place for 36 sessions, three times/week for 60-90 minutes per session.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
* currently not receiving physical therapy services
* medically stable with a physician release stating approval to enter an exercise program
* independently ambulatory in the home setting with or without the use of an assistive device
* able to follow at least three step verbal commands
* available for the entire period of the study
* have transportation to and from training and measurement sessions

Exclusion Criteria

* preexisting neurological conditions other than Parkinson's disease
* current musculoskeletal conditions that would limit participation in either training program
* significant orthopedic surgery within the past six months
* past brain surgery or brain stimulator implant
* currently known pregnant
* pre-existing cardiovascular conditioner that would prohibit participation in an exercise program
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Indianapolis

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Stephanie Miller

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Stephanie A Combs, PT, PhD, NCS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Indianapolis

Dyer M Diehl, PT, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Indianapolis

William H Staples, PT, DPT, GCS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Indianapolis

Locations

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University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Ernst M, Folkerts AK, Gollan R, Lieker E, Caro-Valenzuela J, Adams A, Cryns N, Monsef I, Dresen A, Roheger M, Eggers C, Skoetz N, Kalbe E. Physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Apr 8;4(4):CD013856. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013856.pub3.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 38588457 (View on PubMed)

Ernst M, Folkerts AK, Gollan R, Lieker E, Caro-Valenzuela J, Adams A, Cryns N, Monsef I, Dresen A, Roheger M, Eggers C, Skoetz N, Kalbe E. Physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Jan 5;1(1):CD013856. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013856.pub2.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 36602886 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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EXB-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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