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. 2022 Jun 6;2022(6):CD011574. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011574.pub2

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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