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NCT03181282 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Physical Therapy and Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease
A NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 31
- Enrollment target
NCT03181282: Completed NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
NCT03181282 is a NA study that has completed, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 31 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03181282, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 31 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
While deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is commonly used to reduce tremor, muscle stiffness, and bradykinesia in people with Parkinson disease (PD), preliminary studies suggest balance may worsen and falls may increase after STN-DBS. Walking speed, known to be reduced in PD, typically improves after surgery; however, other important gait qualities may not improve. Given the potential for worsening balance and gait and increasing falls after surgery, it is imperative that researchers explore interventions that complement the positive effects of STN-DBS and delay worsening of balance and gait. Physical therapy (PT) is reported to be effective in improving balance and walking in people with PD. However, there have been no studies to investigate how individuals with STN-DBS respond to PT. As such, it is unclear if exercise in the post-DBS population is safe, feasible, and effective. The purpose of this study is to examine the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of PT in people with PD with STN-DBS. The investigators hypothesize that PT will be safe and feasible for people with PD with STN-DBS. Further, the investigators hypothesize that those assigned to PT group will demonstrate improvements in balance and gait while those assigned to the control group will demonstrate no change or a decline in balance and gait.
Primary Outcome
Number of participants with falls, orthopedic injuries, or other adverse events that are related to treatment.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Physical Therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 31 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03181282 record still lists
NCT03181282 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 31 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Physical Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03181282 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03181282 about?
NCT03181282 is a clinical study titled "Physical Therapy and Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease". While deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is commonly used to reduce tremor, muscle stiffness, and bradykinesia in people with Parkinson disease (PD), preliminary studies suggest balance may worsen and falls may increase after STN-DBS. Walking speed, known to be reduced in PD...
What is the current status of trial NCT03181282?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 31 participants. The study started on 2017-08-03. Estimated completion is 2019-08-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03181282?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical Therapy (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03181282?
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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03181282's enrollment target sits among peer trials
31 1592nd of 2000 higher than 408 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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