Status:
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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