Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Completed

• Conditions: Parkinsons Disease

• Registration Number: NCT01163344
• Lead Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to gather data to see if so-called enriched forms of exercise programs such as dance is more effective in improving balance and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease than regular exercise programs that are currently provided by physical therapists.

Detailed Description

Comparison of traditional PT to dance in people who have parkinsons disease to measure which is better for gait, balance and QOL.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-07
• Study First Submitted: 2010-07-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-07-14
• Study First Posted: 2010-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2015-12
• Status Verified: 2017-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-03-15
• Last Update Posted: 2017-03-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 31

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of PD at least 3 years ago
• Less than 80 years of age
• Have gait and balance issues

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of PD for less than 3 years
• 80 years of age or older
• Not have gait and balance issues

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance and Gait improvement	10 weeks	We seek to determine if balance and gait are improved as a result of dance therapy. This will be compared to the balance and gait data of group physical therapy.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States