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Study of Axial Mobility Exercises in Parkinson Disease



Study of Axial Mobility Exercises in Parkinson Disease

For Condition: Parkinson Disease
Status: Completed
Sponsor(s): Duke University ,
Synopsis: OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the benefit of exercise versus usual care (no exercise) on impairments and functional limitations in patients with Parkinson disease.
Details: 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).
Eligibility:
Study Type:
  Interventional, Educational/Counseling/Training
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: 50 Years/90 Years
Genders: Both
Protocol Entry 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
Total Enrollment: 80

Location and Contact Information:

Overall Study Official:
MargaretSchenkman,  Study Chair,  Duke University


Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers:
  199/11694;  DUMC-722955R2
Study Start Date: May 1995
Record last reviewed: April 1998
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00004760

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