Tai Chi for Enhancing Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease
NCT ID: NCT02418780
Last Updated: 2016-08-19
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
32 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2014-05-31
2016-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Specific Aim 2: To collect preliminary data on the efficacy of Tai Chi on improving gait and balance dynamics, physical and cognitive function, exercise activity, self-efficacy, mood, and quality of life in individuals with PD.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Tai Chi
6-month Tai Chi training program combined with usual medical care
Tai Chi
6-month Tai Chi exercise program meeting 2 times per week plus DVD for home practice
Usual Care
Waitlist control group receiving usual medical care alone
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Tai Chi
6-month Tai Chi exercise program meeting 2 times per week plus DVD for home practice
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Limited disease progression
* If taking PD-related medication, willingness to undergo baseline and follow-up testing while off medication
* Willingness to commit to the study protocols and complete Tai Chi program
* Willingness to be videotaped and audio-recorded during testing
Exclusion Criteria
* History of: stroke, head trauma, brain tumor, brain injury, seizures or other central nervous system condition, orthopedic impairment or other disease that could likely contribute to a gait disturbance or parkinsonism
* Any severe, chronic condition or acute medical event for which participation in exercise programs is contraindicated (e.g. debilitating Rheumatoid Arthritis, history of frequent falls, unhealed fracture)\*\*
\*\* Unless the participant is able to obtain formal written approval from his/her treating physician granting permission to participate in our Tai Chi exercise program
* Participation in brain stimulation within the past 3 months
* Family history of seizures or unexplained loss of consciousness
* Current history of dementia or severe psychiatric illness. Patients with mild (non-suicidal) depression and/or anxiety may be included
* Acute illness requiring hospitalization within past 3 months
* History of deep brain stimulation or other brain surgery
* Participation in brain stimulation within the past 3 months
* Regular use of walking aid
* Significant Tai Chi experience (\> 6 months training in past 2 years)
40 Years
75 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
OTHER
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
OTHER
Harvard University Faculty of Medicine
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Peter Wayne
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Principal Investigators
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Peter M Wayne, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Harvard University Faculty of Medicine
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Countries
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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.
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.
Other Identifiers
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2013P002343
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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