Barre Exercise in Parkinson's

NCT ID: NCT06203990

Last Updated: 2025-06-26

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: PHASE1
• Total Enrollment: 13 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-01-29
• Study Completion Date: 2024-05-24

Brief Summary

This study asks if a barre exercise program is a feasible and acceptable form of exercise for individuals with Parkinson disease. The study will also evaluate barre's potential effects on motor outcomes, including balance, strength, and functional mobility.

Detailed Description

The primary objectives of this study are to: 1) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a barre exercise intervention and 2) gather preliminary data regarding the effect of a barre exercise intervention on balance, strength, functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson disease (PD). Individuals with PD (N=15) will be recruited to participate in a pilot barre exercise class led by a certified barre instructor. The intervention will include 24, 45-50 minute group classes (twice weekly for 12 weeks, excluding holidays). Pre- and post-intervention data collection will include assessments of balance, lower extremity strength, and functional mobility.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Study Design

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

Study Groups

Barre class

Barre is an exercise modality that combines elements of classical ballet with strength training. Barre involves high repetitions of low impact, isometric movements, requires little to no equipment, and is highly modifiable for different fitness levels. Barre is traditionally performed in a class setting, which promotes increased social interaction and builds community. Furthermore, interventions with dance elements exhibit high adherence rates (often \> 80%).The exercises in a barre class are also performed holding on to a fixed barre or on the floor, which may address people with PD's fear of falling.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Barre exercise

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Group barre exercise class

Interventions

Barre exercise

Group barre exercise class

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• diagnosed by a neurologist with idiopathic Parkinson disease
• at least 18 years of age
• a score on the Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) scale between I-III to indicate mild to moderate disease severity
• able to provide informed consent
• able to walk for 10 continuous minutes without assistance from another person
• stable medication regimen for at least one month prior to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

• any neurological condition other than PD
• history of orthopedic or other medical conditions that limit the ability to safely participate in the intervention or
• language, visual, or hearing barriers to participation
• evidence of dementia (Montreal Cognitive Assessment < 24) to ensure understanding of the intervention class instructions

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

Sponsors

Washington University School of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Gammon M Earhart

Professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Countries

United States

Provided Documents

Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

202312097

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id