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Dual-task Performance in Young-onset PD

Not Applicable
Conditions
Early Onset Parkinson Disease
Early Stage Parkinson Disease
Registration Number
NCT04033393
Lead Sponsor
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Game based dual-task training with treadmill on executive function and dual-task performance in individuals with early-onset PD and discuss the correlation between the change values of executive function and dual-task performance after training. Besides, investigate cortical activation after training.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed as PD and Hoehn and Yahr stage between 1~3
  • Age between 20 to 80
  • Able to walk 10 m independently without an assistive device
  • A score of greater than or equal to 24 on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE)
  • In stable medical condition allowing participation in the testing protocol and intervention
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any comorbidity or disability other than PD that would preclude gait training
  • Any uncontrolled health condition for which exercise was contraindicated
  • Any neurological or orthopedic disease that might interfere with the study
  • Server freezing of gait, FOG questionnaire > 15

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Dual-task walking performanceChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate gait parameters while doing dual-task walking

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Single walking performanceChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate gait parameters while doing single walking

Verbal fluency test-Chinese versionChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate executive function

Functional near-infrared spectroscopyChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate the changes of blood perfusion in frontal lobe

Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire 39Change from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate the quality of life

Timed up and go testChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate functional walking ability

Dual-task costsChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To compare the cost between doing dual task and single task

Stroop color and word test-Chinese versionChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate executive function

Frontal lobe battery test-Chinese versionChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate executive function

Digit span testChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate executive function

Trail-making testChange from baseline at 8 weeks

To evaluate executive function

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