Barre Exercise in Parkinson's

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Parkinson Disease
• Interventions: Behavioral: Barre exercise

• Registration Number: NCT06203990
• Lead Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

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) w...

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-01-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-02
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-12
• Study Start: 2024-01-29
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-24
• Study Completion: 2024-05-24
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-23
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 13

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

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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

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Barre class	Barre exercise	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.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Attendance	12 weeks	Percent of clases attended
Study Completion	12 weeks	Percent of participants who finish full study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance	12 weeks	Change in score on Mini-BESTest
Functional Strength	12 weeks	Change in time to complete five sit to stand movements
Gait	12 weeks	Change in gait speed

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Washington University School of Medicine; 🇺🇸 Saint Louis, Missouri, United States