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Exercise program aims to steady the steps of Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT02302144

Disease control Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a personalized balance and strengthening exercise program can reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty-two participants are randomly assigned to start the program either right away or after a three-month delay. The program involves group sessions twice a week for three months, with exercises tailored to each person's ability. Researchers track falls, balance, walking, fear of falling, and quality of life over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a multifactorial exercise program of balance and strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to reduce falls and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are challenging and may not be suitable for all individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Dec 2011

Finished

Jun 2013

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (using UK Brain Bank Criteria) * have a Hoehn \& Yahr stage of 2-4 during the "ON" state * Mini mental status score \> 26 * be 40 years of age or older, so as to represent the typical age range of PD * be on a stable dose of Parkinson's medications for at least 2 weeks prior to study onset and during the 3 month study period. * have experienced at least one fall in the past 3 months and greater or equal to 2 falls in the past one-year (A fall was defined as an unexpected event where the person inadvertently came to rest on the ground or other lower level not due to a major intrinsic or extrinsic event) * able to walk without physical assistance or an assistive device for at least 5 continuous minutes * able to understand, communicate with and be understood by recruitment personnel * able to attend the exercise program twice per week at Sargent College * be interested in participating and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * have a diagnosis of atypical Parkinsonism * have a Hoehn \& Yahr stage of 1 or 5 * have had previous surgical management of PD (i.e., deep brain stimulation surgery; pallidotomy) * serious co-morbidities that may interfere with ability to participate in an exercise program (i.e., musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological (other than Parkinson's)) * be pregnant

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Conditions

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Hypokinesia Mobility Limitation Muscle Rigidity Parkinson disease

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Parkinson disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Neurorehabilitation, College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Sargent College, Boston University

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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