Title: A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification for Parkinson Disease (MEP+G)

Description

In this pilot study the research will explore whether exercises and the outcome measures would be acceptable to conduct a more detailed research study. This 8 week pilot study will utilize a comprehensive exercise program that includes non-contact boxing along with computerized games for individuals with Parkinson Disease.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

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Study overview

In this pilot study the research will explore whether exercises and the outcome measures would be acceptable to conduct a more detailed research study. This 8 week pilot study will utilize a comprehensive exercise program that includes non-contact boxing along with computerized games for individuals with Parkinson Disease.

A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification (MEP+G) in Individuals With Parkinson Disease: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Title: A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification for Parkinson Disease (MEP+G)

Condition
Parkinson Disease
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Ventura

Equilibrium Physical Therapy, Ventura, California, United States, 93003

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

  • * Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3 disease as determined by primary care physician, neurologist, or movement disorder specialist
  • * diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
  • * ability to ambulate with or without an assistive device
  • * transportation to and from testing site
  • * ability to stand unassisted for 10 minutes
  • * stable on Parkinson's disease medications for 3 months as determined by physician
  • * medical clearance by their PCP, neurologist, or movement disorder specialist to participate in a moderate to vigorous exercise program.
  • * other neurological disease other than Parkinson's disease
  • * having had deep brain stimulation within the past 3 months , as determined by their physician
  • * currently participating in a Rock Steady boxing program
  • * self-report participation in moderate to vigorous exercise greater than 60 minutes per week.
  • * required

Ages Eligible for Study

40 Years to 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

California State University, Northridge,

Andrew S Bartlett, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, California State University, Northridge

Study Record Dates

2026-06-27