Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

NCT ID: NCT01163344

Last Updated: 2017-03-16

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-07-31

Study Completion Date

2015-12-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Comparison of traditional PT to dance in people who have parkinsons disease to measure which is better for gait, balance and QOL.

Conditions

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Parkinsons Disease

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Dance Therapy Group

This will group will undergo dance therapy once a week for a series of 8 weeks.

No interventions assigned to this group

Physical Therapy Group

This group will undergo physical therapy sessions once a week for a series of 8 weeks

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

79 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Daniel Tarsy

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Daniel Tarsy, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Veronique Vanderhorst, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Locations

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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2010P000029

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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