Mindfulness and Yoga or Resistance Exercise Training Fpr Parkinson's Patients
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Resistance Training, Yoga
In brief
The investigators propose to compare the effects of a 16-week specially designed yoga program to a power-based resistance training program on affect trait mindfulness, anxiety, depression, functionality, and quality of life. As secondary measures, we propose to compare the effects of these exercise programs on measures of executive function (EF), sleep, disease stage, motor symptoms, muscle quality, rigidity, strength, power, and mobility.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05513534
- Run by
- University of Miami
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2022-08-18
- Expected to finish
- 2022-12-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-12-22
Who can join
Age: 30 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- diagnosed with mild to moderate PD [Hoehn and Yahr (H\&Y) stage 1-3];
- over 50 years of age;
- stable use of medication;
- able to walk 15 m independently with or without an assistive device;
- the ability to get up and down from the floor with minimal assistance;
- not currently participating in yoga or resistance training more than one time per week;
- able to understand and communicate in English; and,
- able to provide informed consent.
You may not qualify if…
- cognitive impairment as designated by a score of less than 23 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)]; and,
- any clinically significant medical condition, such as cardiopulmonary disease and musculoskeletal problems. Subjects providing affirmative answers on a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or Health Status Questionnaire related to cardiopulmonary disease or musculoskeletal impairments will be required to present a physical activity clearance from their physician.
Where it is running
- Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging — Coral Gables, Florida, United States
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