Parkinson Disease
Conditions
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.
Interventions
OTHERLand Based Exercise
Group exercise intervention will be held 2 times per week for 12 weeks and will include balance training, strengthening, gait training, and cardiovascular training.
OTHERAquatic Exercise
Group exercise intervention will be held 2 times per week for 12 weeks and will include balance training, strengthening, gait training, and cardiovascular training.
Sponsors
Parkinson's Foundation
Ithaca College
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
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)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Gait Speed | 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. |
| Change in Mini-BESTest Score | 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 | 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. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Parkinson Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) | Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention | The Parkinson disease questionnaire-39 measures quality of life for people with Parkinson disease. A higher score means more quality of life limitations related to Parkinson disease. |
| Change in Falls Efficacy Scale-International. | Prior to intervention, after 12 week intervention | The Falls Efficacy Scale-International measures a person's balance confidence. A higher score is related to worse balance confidence. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed