60 Participants Needed

Exercise Program for Parkinson's Disease

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Overseen ByJacquie Ellison
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University
Must be taking: Levodopa
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests TURN-IT, an exercise program for people with Parkinson's Disease who have had falls. The program aims to improve turning ability by addressing stiffness, balance, movement speed, and changing movements.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial requires that you do not change your anti-parkinson medications during the study.

Is the Turning Boot Camp exercise program safe for people with Parkinson's disease?

The high-intensity exercise boot camp program for Parkinson's disease was found to be feasible and safe for participants, according to a study that evaluated its safety and feasibility.12345

How is the TURN-IT exercise program different from other treatments for Parkinson's disease?

The TURN-IT exercise program is unique because it focuses on task-specific movements to improve turning ability, which is a common challenge for people with Parkinson's disease. It combines personalized exercise sessions with educational workshops and social activities, making it a comprehensive approach that not only targets physical improvement but also encourages changes in exercise habits.12678

What data supports the effectiveness of the Turning Boot Camp exercise program for Parkinson's disease?

Research shows that specific exercise programs, like the Turning Boot Camp, can improve turning ability and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants in similar programs reported high satisfaction and positive changes in their exercise habits, suggesting these programs are useful and beneficial.12678

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Fay Horak, PhD, PT

Principal Investigator

Oregon Health and Science University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for people aged 55-85 with Parkinson's Disease who have fallen in the past year. They must respond to levodopa treatment, be at certain stages of the disease, and can't have other major health issues or recent medication changes. Participants need to commit to attending exercise sessions without altering their medications or exercise habits.

Inclusion Criteria

I have Parkinson's diagnosed by a specialist, with symptoms like slow movement, tremor, stiffness, or balance issues not caused by other conditions.
My Parkinson's disease is at a moderate to advanced stage.
I am between 55 and 85 years old.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have recently changed my medication.
I do not have major musculoskeletal, neurological disorders, or epilepsy, except for Parkinson's Disease.
I may have difficulty understanding or following instructions.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants in the TURN-IT group attend supervised, 1-hour classes, 3 times per week for 6 weeks, focusing on exercises to improve turning ability

6 weeks
18 visits (in-person)

Control

Participants in the control group are tested at baseline and 6 weeks later, continuing their normal daily life

6 weeks
2 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with a focus on prospective fall rate over 12 months

52 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Turning Boot Camp exercise program
  • TURN-IT exercise program
Trial Overview The TURN-IT program focuses on improving turning movements in those with Parkinson's by addressing common physical limitations caused by the disease. The study will compare a group doing this special exercise three times a week for six weeks against a control group that does not receive any intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: TURN-IT groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the treatment group will attend supervised, 1-hour classes, 3 times per week for 6 weeks, one-on-one with the same exercise trainer, overseen by a physical therapist investigator.
Group II: No Intervention Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this group will be tested at baseline and 6 weeks later. They will go about their normal daily life during the 6 week period.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Oregon Health and Science University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,024
Recruited
7,420,000+

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Collaborator

Trials
2,103
Recruited
2,760,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

A 4-week task-specific movement (TSM) exercise program significantly improved turning ability and clinical outcomes in 22 adults with early-to-mid-stage Parkinson's disease, as measured by various assessments including the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS).
Participants in the exercise group showed better turning kinematics and reduced fall risk compared to the control group, suggesting that targeted exercise can enhance mobility and safety in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Benefits of task-specific movement program on en bloc turning in Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.Khobkhun, F., Hollands, M., Tretriluxana, J., et al.[2022]
A four-day personalized educational and exercise boot camp for individuals with Parkinson's disease was found to be very satisfying, with all 8 participants expressing a desire to attend future events.
At a one-month follow-up, participants reported that the program was very useful and noted positive changes in their exercise habits, particularly enjoying cognitive stepping and dance-based movements.
A Novel Boot Camp Program to Help Guide Personalized Exercise in People with Parkinson Disease.Domingos, J., Dean, J., Cruickshank, TM., et al.[2021]
A case report involving four participants with Parkinson's disease showed that multiple 3.5-day intensive exercise programs, called Movement Camp, were feasible and could help maintain or improve physical function over three years.
Participants engaged in high-intensity exercises targeting various skills, and most showed maintained or improved performance in balance, endurance, gait speed, and overall function after the intervention.
Feasibility and longitudinal effects of repeated participation in an annual, brief and intense exercise program in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A case report.Readinger, J., Eastlack, M., Von Nieda, K., et al.[2022]

Citations

Benefits of task-specific movement program on en bloc turning in Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial. [2022]
A Novel Boot Camp Program to Help Guide Personalized Exercise in People with Parkinson Disease. [2021]
Feasibility and longitudinal effects of repeated participation in an annual, brief and intense exercise program in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A case report. [2022]
Can a targeted home-based exercise programme improve turning characteristics in individuals with Parkinson's disease? [2022]
Exploring outcome measures for exercise intervention in people with Parkinson's disease. [2022]
A High-Intensity Exercise Boot Camp for Persons With Parkinson Disease: A Phase II, Pragmatic, Randomized Clinical Trial of Feasibility, Safety, Signal of Efficacy, and Disease Mechanisms. [2022]
Boxing for Parkinson's Disease: Has Implementation Accelerated Beyond Current Evidence? [2020]
Boxing training for patients with Parkinson disease: a case series. [2022]
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