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Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's Disease

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Recruiting
Led By Miguel Garcia, EdD
Research Sponsored by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial evaluates a new exercise program for people with Parkinson's Disease to improve functional mobility, endurance, cardiovascular capacity, reaction time, quality of life, and reduce fear of falling.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 18 or older with Parkinson's Disease stages I-IV. Participants must have medical clearance, be able to complete assessments, and willing to log weekly exercises. It excludes those who can't do the assessments, are pregnant or may become pregnant, or have limitations that prevent exercise participation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a Rock Steady Boxing class for people with Parkinson's Disease in a community setting. It aims to see how this boxing program affects their mobility, endurance, heart health, reaction times, life quality, mood and fear of falling.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves physical activity through boxing classes designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, potential side effects might include muscle soreness or strain from exercise.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months, 6-months and 1-year post intervention 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 Physical Activity Intensity Monitoring from baseline to 1-year post intervention
Changes in 10-Meter Walk Test from baseline to 1-year post
Changes in 6-Minute Walk Test from baseline to 1-year post
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Rock Steady Boxing classesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Rock Steady Boxing classes are 60-90 minutes in duration twice a week and include the following 4 components: (1) active warm up (2) functional mobility exercises (3) whole body strengthening exercises and (4) non-contact boxing exercises.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesLead Sponsor
6 Previous Clinical Trials
300 Total Patients Enrolled
Miguel Garcia, EdDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of St Augustine for Health Science

Media Library

Rock Steady Boxing Class Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05773612 — N/A
Parkinson's Disease Research Study Groups: Rock Steady Boxing classes
Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Rock Steady Boxing Class Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05773612 — N/A
Rock Steady Boxing Class 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05773612 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many participants are being accepted for this medical research endeavor?

"Indeed, the trial is still recruiting patients as indicated by information published on clinicaltrials.gov. It was initially posted on March 7th 2023 and most recently updated 6 days later; 150 people are needed to run this study at a single medical centre."

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Does this research trial include individuals of 45 years or older?

"This trial is open to applicants of 18 years or older, up until the age of one-hundred."

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Are there still patient openings available for this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial is currently in search of participants, as reported on clinicaltrials.gov; the study was initially posted on March 7th 2023 and recently modified on March 6th 2023."

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What prerequisites must be met to participate in this clinical test?

"This trial is seeking 150 individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, aged between 18 and 100 years old. The primary eligibility requirements are gender (male or female) and Hoehn & Yahr stage from I to IV."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
University of St Augustine for Health Science
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have heard others with Parkinson's say that boxing really helped them with their physical abilities.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class
2023. "Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05773612.
~61 spots leftby Jan 2025
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