Parkinson Disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 45 Individuals with Parkinson's disease in stages from I to III assessed by the Hoehn and Yahr scale 15 Elderly subjects without Parkinson Both genders Aged above 60 years Sedentary Normotensive (systolic and diastolic blood pressure less than 140 and 90 mmHg, respectively) No cardiovascular diseases or muscle-skeletal disorders Not using medications that alter cardiovascular parameters, except in medications for treatment of Parkinson's disease
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of complex arrhythmias and/or ischemia during exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of autonomic cardiovascular modulation assessed by spectral analysis of heart rate and blood pressure variabilities obtained at rest and in response to autonomic stimuli. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of cardiovacular function assessed by the measurement of blood pressure (auscultatory and ambulatory), cardiac output (CO2 rebreathing)and heart hate (ECG).;Increase in maximal strength assessed by one repetition maximum test. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Escola de Educação Física e Esporte da Universidade de São Paulo