Golf Instruction Versus Tai Chi for People With Parkinson's Disease
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders, Neuro-Degenerative Disease
In brief
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and tolerability of golf instruction for participants with moderate to advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Other forms of exercise have been shown to be beneficial for PD. Golf is a low impact sport that utilizes balance and strength. Currently, there are no data looking at the effects of golf on PD. This pilot study aims to test the effects of golf in the PD patient population, particularly its effect on balance. In this study, we will be comparing group golf instruction to group Tai Chi lessons (the gold standard balance exercise for patients with PD).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03563807
- Run by
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2018-04-23
- Expected to finish
- 2020-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-09-03
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adult participants with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a Movement Disorders specialist, H\&Y stage II-III in the "On" state treated with Parkinson's disease medications
- Participants must be capable of providing informed consent and complying with trial procedures including transportation to and from classes.
- Participants must be willing and able to participate in group exercise classes.
- Participants who are engaged in physical therapy or other exercise programs must be at a stable regimen for 60 days prior to the start of the study and must be willing to maintain their current regimen for the duration of the study.
You may not qualify if…
- Clinical evidence of unstable medical or psychiatric illness which would prevent them from engaging in exercise
- Participants who are already active golfers or currently active in Tai Chi would be excluded.
Where it is running
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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