Study of possible effects of the association of Ginkgo biloba, omega-3 and physical exercise in memory and executive functions of older people with Parkinson's disease.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Parkinson's disease; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000609257
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Sao Paulo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Age 60 or older; present clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in the stages from 1 (mild) to 3 (moderate) assessed by the Hoehn and Yahr Scale;not present indication of dementia by results of the Mini-Mental State Examination—MMSE;not be attending any physical exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria

Those who not meet the criteria for inclusion; show allergic reaction to substances and not reach 70% of attendance in training.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Executive function with Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)[Measured at baseline and then reapplied after six months to pre-test, to avoid learning effects.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cognitive performance.<br>This outcome will be assessed by questionnaires and tests by the trained professional, pre- and post-intervention with an interval of six months.[Six months from baseline.]