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Behavioral Intervention

High-speed, Cognitive Challenge Yoga for Cognitive Impairment

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Recruiting

Led By Joseph F. Signorile, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Aged 55-90 years

Parkinson's disease (H&Y 1, 2, and 3) confirmed by pretest administration of the UPDRS

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

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Study Summary

This trial will compare the effects of a new fast-paced yoga program with a regular yoga program on the blood vessels in the eyes, thinking abilities, and muscle function in people with Parkinson's disease.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Parkinson's Disease who may also have cognitive impairments. Participants should be able to perform physical activities required by yoga and must not have conditions that would interfere with the study or pose a risk during yoga practice.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to compare two types of yoga: a high-speed, cued program designed for cognitive challenges, and traditional yoga. It will look at how these practices affect eye blood vessels, brain function, and muscle control in people with Parkinson's.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Yoga is generally safe but can include risks like muscle strains or falls, especially if balance or strength are issues in participants with Parkinson’s Disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 55 and 90 years old.

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My Parkinson's is in the early to mid-stage, confirmed by a specific test.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

: Changes in the Ten-Meter Walk Test

Changes in Executive Function using the Dimensional Card Sort Test

Changes in Executive Function using the Flanker Test

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Secondary outcome measures

Changes in the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39

Changes in the Seated Medicine Ball Throw.

Changes in the Timed Up and Go

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: High-speed, Cognitive Challenge YogaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this group will receive high-speed yoga training for 24 consecutive weeks for a total of 72 training sessions.

Group II: Traditional YogaActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will perform standard Hatha yoga with slow controlled speed movements for 24 consecutive weeks for a total of 72 training sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor

902 Previous Clinical Trials

410,026 Total Patients Enrolled

Joseph F. Signorile, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami

2 Previous Clinical Trials

77 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there currently open spots for participants in this ongoing clinical trial?

"According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not currently seeking participants. It was initially posted on February 1st, 2024 and last edited on December 21st, 2023. However, it's worth noting that there are presently 529 other ongoing clinical trials actively recruiting patients at this time."

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Is there an age restriction on the eligibility criteria for participants, specifically regarding individuals above 70 years old?

"Applicants who fall within the age range of 50 to 90 are eligible for this trial. Notably, there are a total of 28 studies specifically targeting individuals under the age of 18, and an additional 512 studies that cater to participants over the age of 65."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Yoga Training and Retinal Vasculature With Parkinson's Disease

Joseph Signorile 2024. "Yoga Training and Retinal Vasculature With Parkinson's Disease". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06194227.

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