Effects of Rock Climbing on Parkinson's Disease
Completed
Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease
In brief
This research study is being conducted to understand the outcomes of participation in the Up ENDing Parkinson's rock climbing program (24 sessions, or twice per week for about 12 weeks) on walking \& mobility, hand strength \& dexterity, and psychological well-being in individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The rock climbing sessions are administered and supervised by Up ENDing Parkinson's, and are tailored to the skill level of the participant. Participants will answer questionnaires and complete physical performance tests twice, first prior to beginning the sessions and then again after the 24 sessions have been completed.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05919771
- Run by
- Marymount University
- People needed
- 32
- Starts
- 2023-07-12
- Expected to finish
- 2024-08-12
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-08-22
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- at least 18 years old
- Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
- Hoehn \& Yahr score 1-3
- able to speak and read in English;
- able to ambulate at least 10 meters with no assistive device or human assistance
You may not qualify if…
- neurological disease diagnosis other than PD;
- uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or metabolic disease which may impact the ability to exercise or in which exercise is contraindicated;
- cognitive or psychiatric impairment precluding informed consent or ability to following instructions;
- pregnancy;
- inability to ambulate 10 meters without assistive device or human assistance
Where it is running
- Marymount University — Arlington, Virginia, United States
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