The Effects of Dual Task Training in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

Study Results

Results available

Outcome measurements, participant flow, baseline characteristics, and adverse events have been published for this study.

View full results

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-08-31

Study Completion Date

2017-08-16

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

The primary aim of the proposed project is to characterize dual tasking (DT) deficits to improve motor, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Phase 1 of the intervention will involve an in-depth gait analysis on 15 individuals with PD. This gait analysis will utilize the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system, a virtual reality system with a fully integrated 3-D motion capture system. The purpose of Phase 1 is to generalize characteristics of gait and postural control during specific DT conditions. Phase 2 (N=20) involves the clinical translation of these findings. This phase will involve creating a clinical intervention based on the objective information gathered the CAREN system. The intervention will take place 3x/week for a total of 8 weeks. Interventional groups will include: 1) DT clinical group (N=10) and 2) Single task group (N=10). Outcome measures will be used at the beginning and end of the intervention to assess the feasibility and efficacy of the intervention.

Related Clinical Trials

Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.

Cognitive-motor Training for PD

NCT01917903

Parkinson's Disease

UNKNOWN NA

Dual Task Practice in Parkinson's Disease

NCT01375413

Parkinson's Disease

COMPLETED PHASE3

Evaluating the Influence of Externally vs. Internally Focused Exercise on Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

NCT02476240

Parkinson's Disease

COMPLETED NA

Partnered Dance Aerobic Exercise as a Neuroprotective, Motor and Cognitive Intervention in Parkinson's Disease

NCT04122690

Parkinson's Disease Exercise Therapy Cognition

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING NA

Cognitive-motor Training in Parkinson Disease

NCT06588439

Parkinson Disease

RECRUITING NA

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Parkinson's Disease

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Dual Task Group

This group will complete an exercise intervention that involves performing dual tasking activities (simultaneously performing 2 things at once). This group will exercise 3x/wk for 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dual Task Group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Performing motor-motor or motor-cognitive tasks at the same time.

Single Task Group

This group will complete an exercise intervention that involves performing single task activities. The participant will perform motor tasks and cognitive tasks individually. This group will exercise 3x/wk for 8 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Single Task Group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Performing motor or cognitive tasks alone.

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

Dual Task Group

Performing motor-motor or motor-cognitive tasks at the same time.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Single Task Group

Performing motor or cognitive tasks alone.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

* Clinical diagnosis of idiopathic PD
* Able to provide informed consent
* Ability to ambulate ≥ 300ft with or without an assistive device
* Hoehn and Yahr stage 2-4

Exclusion Criteria

* Undergone any surgical procedure for the treatment of PD, such as deep brain stimulation
* Those who are considered to be high risk exercisers per American College of Sports Medicine exercise screening questionnaire
* Musculoskeletal injury or neurological injury other than PD that would restrict physical activity
* Inability to follow 2 step commands
* Significant cognitive impairment as designated by ≥ 3 errors on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No