Non-contact Boxing Training and Traditional Therapeutic Exercise for Persons With Parkinson's Disease
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Parkinson's Disease
In brief
The primary purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a non-traditional boxing training program to a traditional therapeutic exercise program on activity and participation outcomes in persons with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to participate in either non-contact boxing training or traditional therapeutic exercise for 36 sessions over 12 weeks. Participants will be measured immediately before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01014663
- Run by
- University of Indianapolis
- People needed
- 31
- Starts
- 2009-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2011-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-04-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
- currently not receiving physical therapy services
- medically stable with a physician release stating approval to enter an exercise program
- independently ambulatory in the home setting with or without the use of an assistive device
- able to follow at least three step verbal commands
- available for the entire period of the study
- have transportation to and from training and measurement sessions
You may not qualify if…
- preexisting neurological conditions other than Parkinson's disease
- current musculoskeletal conditions that would limit participation in either training program
- significant orthopedic surgery within the past six months
- past brain surgery or brain stimulator implant
- currently known pregnant
- pre-existing cardiovascular conditioner that would prohibit participation in an exercise program
Where it is running
- University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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