Cognitive, Affective, and Motor Effects of Tangotherapy in Parkinson's Disease

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-02-20

Study Completion Date

2025-05-09

Brief Summary

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Neuroscientific research has shown a close relationship between physical fitness and cognition, showing a positive effect of physical activity (e.g., aerobic activity) on the maintenance of psycho-cognitive well-being in the elderly. In particular, dancing seems to be very effective, as it involves both motor and multisensory aspects (touch, sight, hearing, proprioception), stimulating memory, motor learning and social interaction. In fact, dance increases sensory-motor skills and cognitive performance in the neurologically healthy elderly. Dance-based therapeutic approaches, in particular Argentine tango, have also been implemented in the context of neurodegenerative pathologies, including Parkinson's disease (PD) where motor (i.e., tremors, postural instability, motor slowdown) and cognitive difficulties (e.g., executive deficits) may coexist. Most of these studies have so far demonstrated a significant improvement in balance and a reduction in motor symptoms, while evidence regarding cognitive and emotional benefits brought about by dance remains limited. When investigated, cognitive benefits have often been evaluated at the level of global cognition (i.e., screening tests), without a detailed characterization of the effects of tango on cognitive and affective functioning (e.g., executive functions, social cognition, depressive symptoms), central aspects in Parkinson's disease.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Parkinson Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Tangotherapy

2 hours of group-based Tangotherapy, weekly, for 6 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tangotherapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Learning and practicing a series of moves - both individual and with a partner - taken from Argentine Tango, according to the Riabilitango (R) approach. The training is aimed at improving both physical (e.g., balance, change of direction, coordination, endurance) and cognitive (i.e., learning, divided attention, inhibition, planning) domains, in a pleasant, enjoyable, and inclusive environment.

This group-based training will take place twice a week (1h each session), for 6 weeks.

Physical Activity

2 hours of group-based physical activity, weekly, for 6 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Physical activity

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Walking and stretching in group twice a week (1h each session), for 6 weeks.

Interventions

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Tangotherapy

Learning and practicing a series of moves - both individual and with a partner - taken from Argentine Tango, according to the Riabilitango (R) approach. The training is aimed at improving both physical (e.g., balance, change of direction, coordination, endurance) and cognitive (i.e., learning, divided attention, inhibition, planning) domains, in a pleasant, enjoyable, and inclusive environment.

This group-based training will take place twice a week (1h each session), for 6 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Physical activity

Walking and stretching in group twice a week (1h each session), for 6 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Clinical diagnosis of mild-moderate Parkinson's Disease (modified Hoehn\&Yahr Scale 1-3)

Exclusion Criteria

* Having attended Argentine Tango classes in the past year;
* Having attended Physical Therapy rehabilitation in the past month;
* Other neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors)
* Dementia
* Any clinical condition not compatible with physical activity
* Deep Brain Stimulation of infusion pumps implants

Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No