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UNKNOWN

Comparing the Effectiveness of Shotokan-Karate vs. Tai Chi on Balance and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The following study will be a comparison of balance and quality of life in Tai Chi training programs and Shotokan-Karate training programs in individuals with Parkinson's Disease. The following study ...

Detailed Description

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system which affects movement. Some signs and symptoms of PD include; tremors, rigidity, gait impairments, and balance disruption. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Eligibility criteria involved a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, stable medication use, ability to comprehend English, ability to stand without aid and walk with or without assisted aids.

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria for participating in this study included any participation in current studies, which involve behavioural, cognitive or pharmacological interventions. In addition, individuals with impaired vision, impaired behavioural and cognitive abilities, and those who are unable to participate in this study due to unavailability and those with scheduling conflicts will also be apart of the exclusion criteria.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 25 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03443752

Start Date

February 1 2018

End Date

April 25 2018

Last Update

February 23 2018

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