Randomised controlled trial of a home-based exercise programme to reduce fall frequency among people with Parkinson's disease (PD)
Completed
- Conditions
- Parkinson's diseaseNervous System Diseases
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN63503875
- Lead Sponsor
- Action Medical Research (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 140
Inclusion Criteria
1. Diagnosed with PD living in the community
2. Independently mobile
3. Have experienced two or more falls in the previous 12 months
4. Have passed a screen test for confusion
5. Aged 44 - 91 years, both sexes
Exclusion Criteria
1. Did not meet inclusion criteria
2. Unable to participate in assessments because of pain and acute medical condition
3. In receipt of, or soon to receive, treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Rates of falling at 8 weeks and 6 months.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Repeat fallen, nearly fallen or experienced injurious falls<br>2. Functional Reach<br>3. The Berg Balance Test<br>4. PD Self-assessment Scale <br>5. The Euro Quality of Life scale