Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1 site in 1 country31 target enrollmentJuly 2010

ConditionsParkinsons Disease

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Parkinsons Disease
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Enrollment: 31
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Balance and Gait improvement
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 9 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 2010

End Date

December 2015

Last Updated

9 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Daniel Tarsy

Principal Investigator

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Balance and Gait improvement

Time Frame: 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.