Kick Out Parkinson's Disease 2

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03882879

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Official title

Karate Intervention to Change Kinematic Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease. KICK OUT 2: A Phase Two, Randomized Trial of a Karate Intervention

Brief summary

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The benefits of exercise for general health and well-being in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older adults and enhance muscle strength. Furthermore, aerobic activity is critical for maintaining and improving cardiovascular and functional health. Non-contact boxing has recently seen a surge in popularity among individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD), with components of both aerobic and balance exercise. While participants anecdotally note improvements in stress and physical function, this has only been minimally studied. Therefore, we conducted a 10-week long pilot study of a structured karate exercise program. Among 15 participants, our pilot data highlights improvements in quality of life and high enthusiasm for the karate classes. Based on these promising results from the pilot, we are recruiting a larger, randomized group for the second phase of the karate intervention. The aim of this study is to test whether and to what degree a community-based karate class tailored for individuals with early- to middle-stage Parkinson's Disease (PD) 1) is feasible; 2) improves objective outcomes such as mobility and balance; 3) improves patient-reported outcomes compared with individuals given a standard exercise prescription for PD.

Study identification

NCT ID: NCT03882879
Recruitment status: Completed
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Not applicable
Lead sponsor: Rush University Medical Center; Other
Enrollment: 52 participants

Conditions and interventions

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Interventions

Behavioral

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range: 30 Years to 90 Years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date: Mar 2, 2019
Primary completion: Mar 26, 2020
Completion: Mar 26, 2020
Last update posted: Apr 11, 2024

2019 – 2020

United States locations

U.S. sites: 1
U.S. states: 1
U.S. cities: 1

Facility	City	State	ZIP	Site status
Rush University Medical Center	Chicago	Illinois	60612	—

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