A Novel Virtual Reality Task in Parkinson's Disease

Description

The purpose of this study is to compare experiences and effects of a virtual reality physical program to an in-person Rock Steady Boxing Program. People with Parkinson's disease, age 18 and up, who participate in Rock Steady Boxing weekly may join this study.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to compare experiences and effects of a virtual reality physical program to an in-person Rock Steady Boxing Program. People with Parkinson's disease, age 18 and up, who participate in Rock Steady Boxing weekly may join this study.

A Crossover Pilot Study of a Novel Virtual Reality Task in Parkinson's Disease Compared to a Group In-Person Rock Steady Boxing Program; Task Performance, Cognitive Outcomes, Perceptions, and Comparisons

A Novel Virtual Reality Task in Parkinson's Disease

Condition
Parkinson Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Old Westbury

NYIT, Old Westbury, New York, United States, 11568

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
  • * Age 18+ years
  • * Currently involved in rock steady boxing
  • * Willing to participate 2-3 days/week
  • * Known history of movement-induced vertigo
  • * Other cognitive or movement disorders

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

New York Institute of Technology,

Amber Sousa, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, NYIT

Study Record Dates

2024-05-15