The Effects of Ballet-Based Exercise Training on Respiratory Functions, Balance, Cognitive Functions, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

NCT ID: NCT06986941

Last Updated: 2025-05-23

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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

Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-30

Study Completion Date

2027-02-28

Brief Summary

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

This study investigates the impact of an 8-week ballet-based dance therapy on people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to assess the effect of ballet on motor and non-motor symptoms, such as balance, cognitive function, functional capacity, and quality of life. The study will provide insights into the potential of ballet therapy as an effective, non-pharmacological treatment for Parkinson's disease.

Detailed Description

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

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week ballet-based dance therapy on individuals with Parkinson's disease. The intervention will target motor and non-motor symptoms, including functional capacity, balance, cognitive function, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will engage in structured ballet classes, while the control group will receive standard care. Assessments will include measures of respiratory function, body composition, muscle strength, and balance, with evaluations conducted before and after the intervention. The goal is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of ballet as a therapeutic approach to improve both physical and mental well-being in people with Parkinson's disease.

Conditions

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

Parkinson's Disease (PD)

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

Participants

Study Groups

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

Ballet-Based Dance Therapy

Participants in this arm will engage in an 8-week ballet-based dance therapy program, specifically designed to enhance functional capacity, balance, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. The program will be conducted twice a week, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The dance exercises will be tailored to meet the needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on improving motor skills, flexibility, and coordination. The primary goal is to assess the impact of ballet-based exercises on various parameters such as respiratory function, balance, and muscle strength.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Ballet-Based Dance Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

An 8-week ballet-based dance therapy program designed to improve balance, flexibility, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive functions, and overall functional capacity in Parkinson's disease patients. The therapy will be conducted twice a week, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The exercises will be adapted to the participants' physical abilities and will focus on enhancing motor coordination, strength, and stability through ballet-inspired movements.

Standard Care with Exercise Counseling

Participants in this arm will continue with their standard medical treatment for Parkinson's disease, including pharmacological management and routine care. Additionally, they will receive a one-time exercise counseling session delivered by a physiotherapist and an informational brochure that includes recommendations for general, unsupervised home-based exercises suitable for Parkinson's patients. No structured or supervised exercise sessions will be provided.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard Care with Exercise Counseling

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants in the control group will receive standard care for Parkinson's disease, including pharmacological management and routine clinical follow-up. Additionally, they will receive a one-time exercise counseling session and an informational brochure outlining general home-based exercises appropriate for individuals with Parkinson's disease. No supervised or structured exercise sessions will be conducted.

Interventions

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

Ballet-Based Dance Therapy

An 8-week ballet-based dance therapy program designed to improve balance, flexibility, peripheral muscle strength, cognitive functions, and overall functional capacity in Parkinson's disease patients. The therapy will be conducted twice a week, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The exercises will be adapted to the participants' physical abilities and will focus on enhancing motor coordination, strength, and stability through ballet-inspired movements.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standard Care with Exercise Counseling

Participants in the control group will receive standard care for Parkinson's disease, including pharmacological management and routine clinical follow-up. Additionally, they will receive a one-time exercise counseling session and an informational brochure outlining general home-based exercises appropriate for individuals with Parkinson's disease. No supervised or structured exercise sessions will be conducted.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18 years or older.
* Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
* Modified Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III.
* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Joint deformities or severe movement limitations that prevent participation in dance exercises.
* Mental retardation (severe cognitive impairment).
* Major surgery within the past 6 months.
* Presence of uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary, or oncological diseases.
* Diagnosed visual or auditory impairments affecting balance.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.

Bezmialem Vakif University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.

Selva Otsay

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

Reach out to these primary contacts for questions about participation or study logistics.

Doç. Dr. Semiramis Özyılmaz

Role: CONTACT

+905337603610

Selva Otsay

Role: CONTACT

References

Explore related publications, articles, or registry entries linked to this study.

Podlewska AM, Batzu L, Soukup T, Sevdalis N, Bakolis I, Derbyshire-Fox F, Hartley A, Healey A, Woods A, Crane N, Pariante C, Ray Chaudhuri K. The PD-Ballet study: study protocol for a randomised controlled single-blind hybrid type 2 clinical trial evaluating the effects of ballet dancing on motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jan 17;24(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04296-y.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38233784 (View on PubMed)

McGill A, Houston S, Lee RYW. Effects of a ballet-based dance intervention on gait variability and balance confidence of people with Parkinson's. Arts Health. 2019 Jun;11(2):133-146. doi: 10.1080/17533015.2018.1443947. Epub 2018 Mar 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31038440 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.

SelvaPhD2025-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

More Related Trials

Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.

Proprioception and Meditation
NCT03079817 COMPLETED NA
Training and Parkinson's
NCT03434327 COMPLETED NA