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Behavioral Intervention
Poised Program for Parkinson's Disease
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Idaho
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up attendance will be tracked at every class session, weeks 2-10.
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Study Summary
This trial will test an online program to help people with Parkinson's and their carers manage the condition. #Parkinsons #CarePartners #AlexanderTechnique
Who is the study for?
This trial is for pairs of people where one has Parkinson's disease (estimated at Hoehn & Yahr Stage 2, can walk without help) and the other is their caregiver. Both must have normal vision and hearing (with aids if needed), be able to use a computer with internet and Zoom, and live in Idaho. People with dementia or severe musculoskeletal pain cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an online training program based on Alexander Technique designed for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers. The aim is to improve what’s called 'embodied agency', which might affect movement control.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational training rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected; however, participants may experience fatigue or discomfort from new exercises.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ attendance will be tracked at every class session, weeks 2-10.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~attendance will be tracked at every class session, weeks 2-10.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Balance - Objective
Balance: Self-report
Motor Function - Objective
+1 moreSecondary outcome measures
Care-partner Self-management Skill
Feasibility - Attendance
Feasibility - Retention
+1 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Poised for Parkinson'sExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Alexander-technique-based online course to increase embodied agency in people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Poised for Parkinson's
2020
N/A
~40
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of IdahoLead Sponsor
19 Previous Clinical Trials
2,692 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)NIH
268 Previous Clinical Trials
248,728 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have memory and thinking problems, which will be checked with a test called MOCA.Your vision and hearing are normal with the help of glasses or hearing aids if needed.You have severe pain in your muscles or bones.You live in Idaho.This applies to both the person with Parkinson's disease and their care partner.You have been diagnosed with Hoehn & Yahr Stage 2 Parkinson's disease.You can walk without needing any help from devices like canes or walkers.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Poised for Parkinson's
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there still opportunities to join this clinical trial?
"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the recruitment of participants for this trial has closed, with an initial posting date on April 1st 2021 and last update on July 27th 2023. Luckily, there are currently 516 open studies seeking patients now."
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What is the desired outcome of this clinical experiment?
"The primary goal of this research is to measure the difference in balance between patients before and after intervention. Secondary objectives include examining participant's symptom management, retention rate, and care-partner self-management skill via surveys using Likert scale questions."
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