NCT03972969.
Study name | Highly challenging balance program to reduce fall rate in PD |
Methods | RCT |
Participants | Target sample size: 162 Inclusion criteria: physician diagnosed idiopathic PD, at least 2 of the 3 cardinal signs of PD (resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia), response to dopaminergic medication Exclusion criteria: angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction within 6 months, history of ventricular dysrhythmia requiring current therapy |
Interventions | 1: Facility‐based structured exercise with instruction and encouragement for 3 months 2: Home‐based structured exercise with instruction and encouragement for 3 months 3. Control: general health education for 3 months |
Outcomes | 1. Fall rates Other outcomes not relevant to this review |
Starting date | October 1, 2019 |
Contact information | David Sparrow VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, USA Email: david.sparrow@va.gov |
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