Status:
COMPLETED
Combining Aerobic Exercise and Virtual Reality for Cognitive-motor Rehabilitation in PD
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Collaborating Sponsors:
Texas Physical Therapy Association
Conditions:
Parkinson's Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This project will provide preliminary data on the feasibility and effects of exercise and VR on motor behavior and neuroplasticity in PD. Results from this work will provide insight into whether combi...
Detailed Description
In this pilot proof-of-concept study, the study team will recruit 10 individuals with Parkinson's disease who will perform aerobic exercise (AE) followed by virtual reality (VR). The study team will m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of idiopathic PD (ages 18 - 85) in Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 - 3.
- Subjects need to demonstrate a score of equal to or greater than 23 on the Mini Mental State Examination.
Exclusion
- Subjects with a history of other neurological diseases (i.e. stroke, multiple sclerosis).
- Subjects with a history of severe cardiopulmonary disease, uncontrolled hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, uncontrolled diabetes, severe osteoporosis.
- Subjects with a history of PD-specific surgical procedure such as deep brain stimulation etc.
- Subjects with a history of head injury.
- Subjects with a history of seizures or epilepsy,
- Subjects who are currently pregnant
- Subjects who use of medications that could alter corticomotor excitability or increase risk of seizure
- Subjects with skull abnormalities, fractures, unexplained, recurring headaches.
- Subjects who have cognitive or communication impairment that would affect participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 7 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 15 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05385497
Start Date
November 7 2022
End Date
July 15 2023
Last Update
October 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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UT Health San Antonio- Dept. of Physical Therapy
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229