Aquatic Group Exercise for People With Parkinson Disease

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Parkinson Disease
• Interventions: Other: Aquatic Exercise; Other: Land Based Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT04291027
• Lead Sponsor: Ithaca College

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the impact of land based or aquatic based group exercise on the balance, walking, balance confidence, and quality of life of people with idiopathic Parkinson disease. Participants will be randomized to participate in a land based or aquatic based group exercise program 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Prior to and after participation, balance, walking, quality of life, and balance confidence will be measured by a blinded examiner.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-02-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-02-27
• Study Start: 2020-02-28
• Study First Posted: 2020-03-02
• Primary Completion: 2020-03-10
• Study Completion: 2020-03-10
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 5

Inclusion Criteria

• adults over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson disease.
• stable dose of levadopa medication for 30 days prior to study initiation
• able to walk 20 feet without physical assistance
• a referral from a physician to participate in physical therapy

Exclusion Criteria

individuals with:

• uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions
• deep vein thrombosis in the last 6 months
• the use of breathing tube or feeding tube
• those with an extreme fear of exercising in the water
• an active dermatological condition (including eczema, psoriasis, or open wound) -any other neurological condition other than Parkinson disease
• a musculoskeletal condition that would impact their ability to participate in the exercise group
• cognitive impairment (a score of less than 24/30 on the Mini Mental Status Examination)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Aquatic Group Exercise	Aquatic Exercise	-
Land Based Group Exercise	Land Based Exercise	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Mini-BESTest Score	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention	The Mini-BESTest examines postural control. A higher scores means less balance impairment.
Change in Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS): Part III	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention	The Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale examines motor function for people with Parkinson disease. A higher score indicates higher motor impairment related to Parkinson disease.
Change in Gait Speed	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention	The 10 meter walk test will be examined at self selected and fast speeds to examine gait speed.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Parkinson Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39)	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention	The Parkinson disease questionnaire-39 measures quality of life for people with Parkinson disease. A higher score means more quality of life limitations related to Parkinson disease.
Change in Falls Efficacy Scale-International.	Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention	The Falls Efficacy Scale-International measures a person's balance confidence. A higher score is related to worse balance confidence.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ithaca College; 🇺🇸 Ithaca, New York, United States