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The Effect of Simple Gymnastics Training for Parkinson's Patients in the Community

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Parkinson Disease
Registration Number
NCT06328218
Lead Sponsor
Copka Sonpashan
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Simple Gymnastics Training on Limb motor function and mental health in Parkinson's Patients in the Community (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of Parkinson's Diseases among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of Simple Gymnastics Training on Limb motor function and mental health in community-dwelling Parkinson's Patients. All patients are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Simple Gymnastics Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 30 minutes each.

Detailed Description

In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, many patients do not seek medical attention. The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Simple Gymnastics Training on Limb motor function and mental health in Parkinson's Patients in the Community (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of Parkinson's Diseases among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of Simple Gymnastics Training on Limb motor function and mental health in community-dwelling Parkinson's Patients. All patients are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Simple Gymnastics Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 30 minutes each.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age >60 years.
  • Meeting the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease developed by the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association in 2006.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Complicated with cognitive impairment or consciousness dysfunction.
  • Simultaneously suffering from severe liver, kidney failure, tumors, or hematological diseases.
  • Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.:

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scaleday 1 and day 21

The score of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale ranges 0 to 199 points. This assessment tool includes items such as non-motor symptoms, motor function, activities of daily living, and complications, each with corresponding scoring criteria. Higher scores reflect more severe symptoms and functional impairments. The scale is a commonly used assessment tool that can be used to evaluate the severity and progression of Parkinson's disease, as well as the effectiveness of rehabilitation treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Berg Balance Scaleday 1 and day 21

The scale consists of 14 items, each involving different balance tasks and actions such as standing, turning, walking, and more. Each item is scored based on the performance level, ranging from 0 to 4, with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance ability.

Patient Health Questionnaire-9day 1 and day 21

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is a scale used to assess symptoms of depression, consisting of 9 items. Each item involves different aspects of depressive symptoms such as mood, sleep, appetite, etc. Each item is scored based on the frequency and severity of symptoms in the past two weeks, with a score range from 0 to 27. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is widely used for screening and assessment of depression.

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