Feasibility, safety and efficacy of an Argentine tango dance intervention for people living with Parkinson's disease: a pilot study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease; Neurological - Parkinson's disease; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001058763
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Meg Morris

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-09-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

1.Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) by a neurologist
2.Community-dwelling
3.Aged 18-75 years
4.Hoehn and Yahr stages I-III
5.Have their GP or neurologist sign a screening form confirming they are suitable and safe for participation in dance intervention

Exclusion Criteria

1.Have a musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological or other medical condition that makes them unsuitable to participate in low intensity exercise such as dance.
2.Cannot communicate in English
3.Cannot provide informed consent: Score less than 24 on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified