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The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Posture, Trunk Flexibility and Spine Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2024-08-07
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
148 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The primary goal of this clinical trail is to compare the effect of a five-week specific motor interventions on the postural alignment, trunk range of motion and spine function in patients with Parkinson's disease. The secondary goal is to investigate the effect of specific motor interventions on pain, balance, gait, and quality of life. Participants will: be randomly allocated to a control group or an exercise group and will perform 50 minutes of exercise twice a week, including stretching, core exercises, gross motor movements and balance exercises for 5 weeks. Each group will be assessed for posture, trunk range of motion, spine function, pain, balance, gait, and quality of life before and after the intervention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Posture, Trunk Flexibility and Spine Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Hoehn-Yahr classification 2 to 3
- Regular compliance with medication program
- Stable medical condition and vital signs, conscious
- Be able to follow instructions.
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive impairment or dementia making cooperation with therapy or assessment impossible
- Musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries causing limited mobility
- Physician-diagnosed cardiorespiratory disorders limiting activity
- Acute neurological disorders
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch
Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Research Team
J
Jui-chi Hsu
CONTACT
J
Jui-chi Hsu
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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