Back to resultsGolf, Physical Rehabilitation, and Movement Disorders
Primary Purpose
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Physical Therapy, Exercise
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of either PD, Parkinsonism, or ET. Subjects must also demonstrate functional deficits in at least one of the three categories (gait, transfers, balance) to be further assessed by the evaluating PT Exclusion Criteria: Subjects will be excluded if they are unable to maintain standing balance with an assistive device, if they are non-ambulatory even with a device, if pain does not allow for subject participation, and if they are unable to follow instructions due to an underlying attentional or cognitive deficit.
Sites / Locations
- University of FloridaRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
Intervention of golf and rehab
Arm Description
2x/week x 6 weeks participation in a golf and PD rehab program
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change in functional gait assessment
Scale that measures ambulation quality
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05651776
Brief Title
Golf, Physical Rehabilitation, and Movement Disorders
Official Title
An Outpatient Physical Therapy and Golf Program Designed for Individuals With Movement Disorders
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
July 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
February 1, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 14, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 5, 2023 (Anticipated)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Florida
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The importance of physical activity for individuals with movement disorders, including Parkinson disease and Essential tremor, has been established. Barriers including patient engagement continue to limit effectiveness. Golf requires skills found challenging to individuals with movement disorders. This study seeks to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an outpatient-based rehabilitation program incorporating golf skills and activities on functional measures and quality of life.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
20 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Intervention of golf and rehab
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
2x/week x 6 weeks participation in a golf and PD rehab program
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Physical Therapy, Exercise
Intervention Description
Outpatient physical therapy intervention incorporating golf related assessment of skills and prescribed exercises including postural, balance, and club swing
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in functional gait assessment
Description
Scale that measures ambulation quality
Time Frame
Scale completed at baseline and at 6 weeks of treatment
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
105 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of either PD, Parkinsonism, or ET. Subjects must also demonstrate functional deficits in at least one of the three categories (gait, transfers, balance) to be further assessed by the evaluating PT
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects will be excluded if they are unable to maintain standing balance with an assistive device, if they are non-ambulatory even with a device, if pain does not allow for subject participation, and if they are unable to follow instructions due to an underlying attentional or cognitive deficit.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Joseph Legacy, MD
Phone
9042449945
Email
joseph.legacy@jax.ufl.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Joseph Legacy, MD
Organizational Affiliation
UF Health Neurology
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Florida
City
Jacksonville
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32209
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Joseph Legacy, MD
Phone
904-244-9945
Email
joseph.legacy@jax.ufl.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Joseph Legacy, MD
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Heather Barksdale, DPT
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sara Young, DPT
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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