The Effects of Simplified Dance Training, Music Therapy, and Physiotherapy on Functional Ability and Cognitive Capacity in Patients with Moderate Parkinson’s Disease

The Effects of Simplified Dance Training, Music Therapy, and Physiotherapy on Functional Ability and Cognitive Capacity in Patients with Moderate Parkinson’s Disease - DMP-PD Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00039213

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-13

Start date

2022-09-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

G20

Interventions

Group 1: The sample consists of 60 patients with moderate Parkinson's disease, Hoehn-Yahr classification 2.0-3.0. The intervention group was randomly divided into 3 intervention groups: physiotherapy,

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

54 Years to 84 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All participants must have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease according to the UK Brain Bank criteria and present with moderate disease severity (Hoehn and Yahr stages 2.0–3.0). Individuals of all sexes are eligible. Participants must be able to provide written informed consent. Cognitive capacity to understand study procedures and to provide informed consent is confirmed by a licensed psychologist prior to study entry.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants are excluded if they are unable to provide written informed consent due to cognitive, psychological, or physical limitations. Individuals who demonstrate insufficient motivation or inability to comply with study procedures are excluded. Participants with known comorbid medical or neurological conditions that may interfere with safe participation or outcome assessment are also excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome is change in gait performance and balance from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks). Measurements are performed before and after the intervention period by the investigator using the Timed Up and Go Test, Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5xSTS), and a static balance test.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcome is change in emotional state from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks). Emotional status is assessed before and after the intervention period by the investigator using the Estonian standardized questionnaire EEK-2.	—

Countries

Estonia

Contacts

Public ContactToomas Toomsoo

Tallinn University, School of Natural Sciences and Health

toomasto@tlu.ee+372 5228332

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 18, 2026