Study of Axial Mobility Exercises in Parkinson Disease

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00004760

Enrollment

Registered

2000-02-25

Start date

1995-05-31

Completion date

1997-12-31

Last updated

2005-06-24

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Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Keywords

Parkinson disease, Neurologic and psychiatric disorders, Rare disease

Brief summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the benefit of exercise versus usual care (no exercise) on impairments and functional limitations in patients with Parkinson disease.

Detailed description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Patients assigned to the Axial Mobility Exercise Program participate 3 times a week for 10 weeks. The program consists of individualized exercises specifically directed toward restoration of axial mobility in the context of functional tasks. Patients assigned to the control group receive standard care (no exercise).

Interventions

BEHAVIORALExercise

Study design

Primary purpose

ECT

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

50 Years to 90 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Stage 2 or 3 Parkinson disease (Hoehn/Yahr scale) Able to ambulate independently Able to function independently in home Moderate rigidity No moderate or severe tremor --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- Concurrent stable pharmacologic regimen required --Patient Characteristics-- Cardiovascular: No unstable angina Other: No psychiatric or medical contraindication to exercise, e.g., dementia, hip fracture; no other neurologic disorder, e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis; resides within 30 miles of Duke University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026