Golf Instruction Versus Tai Chi for People With Parkinson's Disease

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

35 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-04-23

Study Completion Date

2020-06-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and tolerability of golf instruction for participants with moderate to advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Other forms of exercise have been shown to be beneficial for PD. Golf is a low impact sport that utilizes balance and strength. Currently, there are no data looking at the effects of golf on PD. This pilot study aims to test the effects of golf in the PD patient population, particularly its effect on balance. In this study, we will be comparing group golf instruction to group Tai Chi lessons (the gold standard balance exercise for patients with PD).

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Detailed Description

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Approximately, 40-50 participants with Parkinson's Disease (H\&Y stage 2 to 3) will be enrolled in this study. Participants who provide informed consent will be randomized 1:1 to either group golf instruction or group Tai Chi classes. Participants will be evaluated before and after the intervention with a battery of cognitive, motor and balance assessments including the UPDRS, the Mini-BESTest of balance, and timed up and go tests. They will participate in classes twice weekly for 10 weeks which will be provided free of charge. At the end of the intervention period they will repeat the assessments. The primary outcomes of the study are feasibility and tolerability. The key secondary objectives are to measure the efficacy of golf instruction on measures of balance, risk of falls.

Conditions

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Parkinson Disease Movement Disorders Neuro-Degenerative Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

A blinded rater will perform the Mini-BESTest of balance before and after the intervention

Study Groups

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Golf

Group golf lessons will be led by professional golf instructors.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Golf Instruction

Intervention Type OTHER

Subjects will participate in two weekly hour-long golf classes. Classes will be led by professional golf instructors that will work with individuals to teach participants how to play golf. This will include stretching, individual coaching, and working with participants to maximize their golf swing.

Tai Chi

Group Tai Chi classes led by a certified Tai Chi instructor.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Tai Chi Class

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that uses meditative movement to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Subjects will participate in two weekly hour-long Tai Chi classes.The class will be led by a certified Tai Chi instructor and consist of approximately 12 people.

Interventions

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Golf Instruction

Subjects will participate in two weekly hour-long golf classes. Classes will be led by professional golf instructors that will work with individuals to teach participants how to play golf. This will include stretching, individual coaching, and working with participants to maximize their golf swing.

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai Chi Class

Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that uses meditative movement to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Subjects will participate in two weekly hour-long Tai Chi classes.The class will be led by a certified Tai Chi instructor and consist of approximately 12 people.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult participants with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a Movement Disorders specialist, H\&Y stage II-III in the "On" state treated with Parkinson's disease medications
* Participants must be capable of providing informed consent and complying with trial procedures including transportation to and from classes.
* Participants must be willing and able to participate in group exercise classes.
* Participants who are engaged in physical therapy or other exercise programs must be at a stable regimen for 60 days prior to the start of the study and must be willing to maintain their current regimen for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Clinical evidence of unstable medical or psychiatric illness which would prevent them from engaging in exercise
* Participants who are already active golfers or currently active in Tai Chi would be excluded.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No