Status:

COMPLETED

Group Versus Individuals Telehealth Exercise Programs for People With Parkinson Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Ithaca College

Collaborating Sponsors:

Parkinson's Foundation

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will compare the impact of physical therapist led telehealth exercise programs on people with Parkinson disease. Eligible participants will complete this program individually or in a group ...

Detailed Description

This program will be delivered 2 times per week for 8 weeks with examination of outcome measures prior to and after completion. The investigators plan to enroll 20 participants with 10 completing a gr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson disease
  • been prescribed a stable dose of levadopa medication for at least 4 weeks prior to study participation
  • be able to walk independently
  • have a referral from a physician to participate in the program
  • have access to a computer/tablet/or phone to use for telehealth sessions with reliable internet and access to the Zoom platform

Exclusion

  • have any other neurological condition other than Parkinson disease
  • have a score less than 20/28 on the Mini-Balance Systems Evaluation Test (reflecting a higher risk of falls)
  • demonstrate unstable/unsafe blood pressure or heart rate responses during the initial evaluation with response to submaximal exercise
  • have any musculoskeletal condition that affected their ability to participate in the exercise group
  • score less than 24/30 on the Mini Mental Status Examination during the initial evaluation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 7 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04918342

Start Date

June 7 2021

End Date

August 1 2022

Last Update

August 3 2022

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Sarah Fishel

Ithaca, New York, United States, 14850