Actively Recruiting
Dance and Energy Expenditure Among Adults With Parkinson's
Led by Northeastern University · Updated on 2026-04-13
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
108 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
Northeastern University
Lead Sponsor
M
Mark Morris Dance Group
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The first purpose of the study is to develop and test new methods for quantifying dance among adults with a diagnosis of Parkinson's using various kinds of cameras, wearable activity monitors, and questionnaires. The second reason we are conducting the study is to better understand the relationship between the intensity of dance classes specifically designed for adults with Parkinson's and individual-level factors like the kinds of routine activities one does beyond dancing and one's health status. Participants in the study may be asked to engage in any of the following activities: * complete a small number of assessments on their physical and cognitive functioning * complete their routine group-based dance classes, specifically designed for adults with a diagnosis of Parkinson's, while being recorded Depending upon the group that a participant joins, one may also be asked to: * wear an activity monitor on their waist while engaged in their daily business as usual for nine (9) days * complete an iDXA scan * describe their perceptions on how the use of technology can integrated into their dancing
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dance and Energy Expenditure Among Adults With Parkinson's
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 to 85 years
- Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease confirmed by a neurologist
- Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or less (physically independent with mild to moderate symptoms)
- Currently enrolled in Dance for PD classes at recruitment
You will not qualify if you...
- Hoehn and Yahr stage greater than 3 (severe disability or confined to bed/wheelchair without aid)
- History of neurological conditions other than Parkinson's, including epilepsy
- Pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- Contraindications to exercise per Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ+)
- Current smoker or tobacco user
- Presence of pacemaker or other implanted medical device
- Hospitalized for psychological disorder in past 5 years
- Respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, or pulmonary hypertension
- Metabolic conditions including type 1 or type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, chronic kidney or liver disease
- Kidney or heart conditions, history of stroke or cancer
- Recent blackout, fainting, or concussion within last 12 months
- Taking medications affecting cardiovascular exercise responses
- Cognitive status score below 17 on Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-30)
- Residing outside of the United States
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Aston K McCullough, PhD, MS, MA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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