Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class

NCT ID: NCT05773612

Last Updated: 2023-03-17

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 150 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-03-07
• Study Completion Date: 2026-04-30

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-contact Rock Steady Boxing class delivered to participants with Parkinson's Disease via an in-person community-based program. The study will also assess the overall feasibility of integrating an in-person community program within a neuromuscular course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Specific Aim: To examine the effects of an in-person community-based Rock Steady Boxing class on the functional mobility, functional endurance, cardiovascular capacity, visual-motor reaction times, quality of life, mood/affect and overall physical activity completion and fear of falling on individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Detailed Description

Participants will be recruited directly from the the Brain Center (non-for-profit neurology clinic). Participants will be educated on the study but advised that their participation is voluntary and researchers will not coerce boxers to participate in the study. Once a participant agrees to participate, the Informed consent will be completed. During this time, participants will be told their participation is voluntary and they can quit at any time. he primary interventions being assessed in this study include the in-person Rock Steady Boxing Class offered at USAHS once per week. Prior to attending the Rock Steady Boxing classes, all participants must be provided with medical clearance from a referring medical doctor. The Rock Steady Boxing classes are 60-90 minutes in duration and include the following 4 components: (1) active warm up (2) functional mobility exercises (3) whole body strengthening exercises and (4) non-contact boxing exercises. During the classes, boxers' vitals are assessed using health rate monitors.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Rock Steady Boxing classes

The Rock Steady Boxing classes are 60-90 minutes in duration twice a week and include the following 4 components: (1) active warm up (2) functional mobility exercises (3) whole body strengthening exercises and (4) non-contact boxing exercises.

Group Type: OTHER

Rock Steady Boxing Class

Intervention Type: OTHER

Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's Disease.

Interventions

Rock Steady Boxing Class

Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's Disease.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male or Female

2. Age Range: 18 years or older

3. History of Parkinson's Disease between Hoehn and Yarh stages I and IV

4. Medical clearance from a referring medical doctor

5. Able to complete all assessments

6. Willing to complete a weekly exercise log

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unable to complete the assessments.

2. Pregnant or is expected to become pregnant during study

3. Other reasons that may limit participation in exercises. -

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 100 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Miguel Garcia, EdD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of St Augustine for Health Science

Locations

University of St Augustine for Health Science

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

United States

Central Contacts

Miguel Garcia, EdD

Role: CONTACT

mgarcia@usa.edu

786-725-4047 ext. 4147

Tatiana Godoy Bobbio, PhD

Role: CONTACT

TBobbio@usa.edu

786-725-4053 ext. 4153

Facility Contacts

Gabriel Somarriba, EdD

Role: primary

gsomarriba@usa.edu

786-725-4045 ext. 4145

Miguel Garcia, EdD

Role: backup

mgarcia@usa.edu

786-725-4047 ext. 4147

Other Identifiers

PT-0401-498

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id