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NCT01768832 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exercise and Parkinson's: Comparing Interventions and Exploring Neural Mechanisms
A NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 119
- Enrollment target
NCT01768832 is a NA study that has completed, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 119 participants.
The verdict
NCT01768832, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 119 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by substantial disability and reduced quality of life, both of which can be attributed in large part to difficulties with walking. Evidence suggests that exercise may be an important addition to traditional treatments, particularly with respect to addressing walking problems. In particular, dance and treadmill training have been individually shown to improve walking performance and quality of life. At present it is not clear whether dance or treadmill training have similar effects or if one is superior to the other. Furthermore, our understanding of the means by which these exercise interventions convey benefits is extremely limited. This study aims to address these knowledge gaps by directly comparing dance, treadmill training and stretching (control group). The primary area of interest is the effects on gait, with secondary measures of disease severity, balance, and quality of life. The investigators will determine not only the effects of the interventions on walking performance, but will also investigate the effects of the interventions on connections between different parts of the brain and on brain function during imagined walking tasks using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Participants will be randomly assigned to dance, treadmill training, or a stretching/flexibility control group. Participants will be assessed over a period of 6 months at 3 different time points. The investigators hypothesize that both dance and treadmill training will lead to improvements in forward walking, but that dance will result in greater improvements in backward walking compared to treadmill training. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that the tango and treadmill interventions will have different effects of brain function and brain connections. The investigators expect dance to enhance the activity and connections of particular brain regions and treadmill training to enhance activity and connections of different brain re
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Stretching
- BEHAVIORAL Tango
- BEHAVIORAL Treadmill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 119 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01768832 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 119 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Stretching is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01768832 about?
NCT01768832 is a clinical study titled "Exercise and Parkinson's: Comparing Interventions and Exploring Neural Mechanisms". Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by substantial disability and reduced quality of life, both of which can be attributed in large part to difficulties with walking. Evidence suggests that exercise may be an important addition to traditional treatments, particularly with respect to addressing w...
What is the current status of trial NCT01768832?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 119 participants. The study started on 2013-02. Estimated completion is 2018-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01768832?
The interventions under investigation include: Stretching (BEHAVIORAL), Tango (BEHAVIORAL), Treadmill (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01768832?
This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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