Topic: Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise Programme, 30 particpants randomised 1:1 control:intervention groups. The 15 in the intervention group will have a 3x weekly structured exercise intervention for 12 weeks.
Sponsors
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Idiopathic Parkinson?s Disease by the UK PD Society Brain Bank Criteria 2. Hoehn and Yahr Stage I-IV (I-III for RCT) 3. Ability to provide written informed consent 4. Aged 18 years or over
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Other forms of Parkinsonism e.g. drug induced 2. Significant medical conditions which would preclude lung function testing 3. Significant medical conditions which would preclude exercise (RCT group) 4. Pregnancy 5. Recent diagnosis of a blood clot, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or myocardial infarction 6. Unstable cardiac status, haemoptysis, pneumothorax, thoracic, abdominal or cerebral aneurysm 7. Recent eye, thoracic or abdominal surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aerobic Capacity at baseline and end of 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary Function at baseline and end of 12 weeks | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed