Title: A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification for Parkinson Disease (MEP+G)
A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification (MEP+G) in Individuals With Parkinson Disease: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
California State University, Northridge
50 participants
Sep 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
In this pilot study the research will explore whether exercises and the outcome measures would be acceptable to conduct a more detailed research study. This 8 week pilot study will utilize a comprehensive exercise program that includes non-contact boxing along with computerized games for individuals with Parkinson Disease.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3 disease as determined by primary care physician, neurologist, or movement disorder specialist
- diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
- ability to ambulate with or without an assistive device
- transportation to and from testing site
- ability to stand unassisted for 10 minutes
- stable on Parkinson's disease medications for 3 months as determined by physician
- medical clearance by their PCP, neurologist, or movement disorder specialist to participate in a moderate to vigorous exercise program.
Exclusion Criteria5
- other neurological disease other than Parkinson's disease
- having had deep brain stimulation within the past 3 months , as determined by their physician
- currently participating in a Rock Steady boxing program
- self-report participation in moderate to vigorous exercise greater than 60 minutes per week.
- required
Interventions
A comprehensive exercise program for 3 days a week for 6 weeks that utilizes non-contact boxing and gamification at moderate to vigorous intensity.
Locations(1)
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NCT06538298