Status:

COMPLETED

The Therapeutics Effects of Yoga in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

University of Kansas

Conditions:

Parkinson's Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To determine if yoga is beneficial in improving physical function quality of life and medical status in people with Parkinson's disease

Detailed Description

This pilot study is a randomized controlled study of 20-30 individuals with Parkinson's disease will have a control group with no training and a research group with yoga training. The control group wi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stage 1-3 Hoehn \& Yahr

Exclusion

  • Decline in immune function
  • 6 month joint surgery
  • spinal fusions
  • decline in mental status measured by Folstein Mini Mental Status Exam

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

March 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00312559

Start Date

February 1 2006

End Date

March 1 2007

Last Update

August 20 2007

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University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160