Boehm 2011.
Methods | Cross‐over design. Random allocation generated and implemented by trial coordinator. Analysed on a per protocol basis. Treated for 12 weeks. Assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. Assessors were blinded for UPDRS III evaluation. |
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Participants | 55 participants in sensory attention focused exercise group (SAFE) and 55 in control group . 5 dropouts in SAFE group, 3 dropouts in control group. Participants' mean age 67.4 years (SAFE), 65.8 years (control); male/female 28/22 (SAFE), 30/22 (control); Hoehn and Yahr stage not stated; duration of PD 5.4 years (SAFE), 5.2 years (control). Inclusion criteria: idiopathic Parkinson's disease diagnosed by neurologist or movement disorders specialist according to international clinical diagnosis criteria, able to commit to study guidelines for 24 weeks. Exclusion criteria: score lower than 76 on 3MS (extended MMSE). |
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Interventions | Sensory attention focused exercise. Control: no intervention. Drug therapy was not described. |
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Outcomes | UPDRS I, II, & III. Timed up and go. Step length. Step length variability. Gait speed. Grooved peg‐board. 30 second chair stand. |
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Notes | Abstract and unpublished data. Baseline characteristics do not include dropouts. | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Eligibility Criteria | Low risk | Eligibility criteria stated. |
Randomisation Method | Unclear risk | Randomisation method not clear. |
Concealment of Allocation | Unclear risk | Randomisation method not clear. |
Similarity at Baseline | Low risk | |
Withdrawals Described | Low risk | Withdrawals at 7%. |
Intention To Treat Analysis | Low risk | Analysed on a per protocol basis. |
Cointerventions Constant | Low risk | Drug therapy constant. |
Blinded Assessors | Low risk | Assessors were blinded for UPDRS III evaluation. |