Comparison of Aquatic and Land-based Group Exercise for Individuals With Parkinson Disease
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Terminated
- Sponsor
- Ithaca College
- Enrollment
- 5
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Mini-BESTest Score
Study Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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)
Arms & Interventions
Aquatic Group Exercise
Intervention: Aquatic Exercise (Other)
Land Based Group Exercise
Intervention: Land Based Exercise (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Mini-BESTest Score
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Change in Parkinson Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39)(Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention)
- Change in Falls Efficacy Scale-International.(Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention)
Investigators
Sarah Fishel
Assistant Professor
Ithaca College