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NCT03555695 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Kick Out Parkinson's Disease- Karate Intervention
A NA study, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 19
- Enrollment target
NCT03555695 is a NA study that has completed, run by Rush University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants.
The verdict
NCT03555695, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 19 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The benefits of exercise for general health and wellbeing in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older adults and enhance muscle strength. Furthermore, aerobic activity is critical for maintaining and improving cardiovascular and functional health. Noncontact boxing has recently seen a surge in popularity among individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD), with components of both aerobic and balance exercise. While participants anecdotally note improvements in stress and physical function, this has only been minimally studied. However, drawing on this experience and the combined aerobic, balance, and mindfulness practices that comprise karate, we hypothesize that participation in structured karate programs may offer similar or greater benefits. Specifically, the aim of this study is to test whether and to what degree a community-based karate class tailored for individuals with early- to middle-stage Parkinson's Disease (PD) 1) is feasible; and 2) improves objective and patient-reported outcomes.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Karate Classes
- BEHAVIORAL Pre-Intervention Focus Group
- BEHAVIORAL Post-Intervention Focus Group
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 19 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-06-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-03-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03555695 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Rush University Medical Center, which has 320 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Karate Classes is the first listed.
NCT03555695 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03555695 about?
NCT03555695 is a clinical study titled "Kick Out Parkinson's Disease- Karate Intervention". The benefits of exercise for general health and wellbeing in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older adults and enhance muscle strength. Furthermore, aerobic activity is critical...
What is the current status of trial NCT03555695?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2018-06-18. Estimated completion is 2019-03-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03555695?
The interventions under investigation include: Karate Classes (BEHAVIORAL), Pre-Intervention Focus Group (BEHAVIORAL), Post-Intervention Focus Group (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03555695?
This trial is sponsored by Rush University Medical Center, which has 320 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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