RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05680597

Balance Tele-Rehab in Parkinson's Disease

Balance Tele-rehabilitation With Wearable Technology for Older Adults With Parkinson's Disease


Sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Sep 19, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This project will determine the feasibility and efficacy of remote assessment and treatment of balance disorders in people with Parkinson's disease.


Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a remote (telehealth) balance and exercise rehabilitation program can help improve balance, reduce fall risk, and improve quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease — all from the comfort of home, without needing to travel to a clinic. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease by a movement disorders specialist - Your Parkinson's responds to levodopa medication (self-reported) - Your Parkinson's is at a mild to moderate stage (Hoehn & Yahr I–III) - You are between 55 and 85 years old - You can follow instructions and participate in exercise classes, and are willing to exercise about 3 times per week for 4 weeks **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have other major neurological or musculoskeletal conditions significantly affecting your balance - You have significant cognitive impairment or dementia - You fall more than 3 times per week - You need a walking aid to stand or walk - You have recently changed your medications Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERBalance Tele-Rehabilitation Agility Boot Camp (ABC)

The intervention is tele-rehabilitation conducted by a physical therapist virtually for 60 minutes approximately three times a week for four weeks (12 sessions). Participants will be assessed for seven days pre and post intervention using wearable sensors (APDM wearable technologies) to monitor daily mobility.


Locations(1)

Oregon Health Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States

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