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NCT02418780 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Tai Chi for Enhancing Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease
A NA study of Parkinson Disease, sponsored by Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02418780: Completed NA study of Parkinson Disease, sponsored by Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.
NCT02418780 is a NA study of Parkinson Disease that has completed, run by Harvard University Faculty of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, below the 5,326-participant average among 297 other Parkinson Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02418780, a NA study of Parkinson Disease, has completed, sponsored by Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this feasibility study is to preliminarily evaluate the effects of Tai Chi - a mind-body exercise - on motor and cognitive function as well as quality of life in individuals recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Tai Chi
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women's Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-04 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02418780 record still lists
NCT02418780 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 32 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 5,326-participant average among 297 other Parkinson Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Parkinson Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Tai Chi is the first listed.
NCT02418780 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02418780 about?
NCT02418780 is a clinical study titled "Tai Chi for Enhancing Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease". The purpose of this feasibility study is to preliminarily evaluate the effects of Tai Chi - a mind-body exercise - on motor and cognitive function as well as quality of life in individuals recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD).
What is the current status of trial NCT02418780?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2014-05. Estimated completion is 2016-04.
What conditions does trial NCT02418780 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Parkinson Disease.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02418780?
The interventions under investigation include: Tai Chi (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02418780?
This trial is sponsored by Harvard University Faculty of Medicine, which has 9 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02418780 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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