Aquatic Group Exercise for People With Parkinson Disease

Ithaca College

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Treatments

Other: Land Based Exercise

Other: Aquatic Exercise

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT04291027

711 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will investigate the impact of land based or aquatic based group exercise on the balance, walking, balance confidence, and quality of life of people with idiopathic Parkinson disease. Participants will be randomized to participate in a land based or aquatic based group exercise program 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Prior to and after participation, balance, walking, quality of life, and balance confidence will be measured by a blinded examiner.

Enrollment

5 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

adults over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson disease.
stable dose of levadopa medication for 30 days prior to study initiation
able to walk 20 feet without physical assistance
a referral from a physician to participate in physical therapy

Exclusion criteria

individuals with:

uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions
deep vein thrombosis in the last 6 months
the use of breathing tube or feeding tube
those with an extreme fear of exercising in the water
an active dermatological condition (including eczema, psoriasis, or open wound) -any other neurological condition other than Parkinson disease
a musculoskeletal condition that would impact their ability to participate in the exercise group
cognitive impairment (a score of less than 24/30 on the Mini Mental Status Examination)