The Effects of Dual Task Training in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Parkinsons Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 10/5/2017 |
| Start Date: | August 2015 |
| End Date: | August 16, 2017 |
The Effects of Dual Task Training on Motor and Non-Motor Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
The primary aim of the proposed project is to characterize dual tasking (DT) deficits to
improve motor, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's
disease (PD). Phase 1 of the intervention will involve an in-depth gait analysis on 15
individuals with PD. This gait analysis will utilize the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation
Environment (CAREN) system, a virtual reality system with a fully integrated 3-D motion
capture system. The purpose of Phase 1 is to generalize characteristics of gait and postural
control during specific DT conditions. Phase 2 (N=20) involves the clinical translation of
these findings. This phase will involve creating a clinical intervention based on the
objective information gathered the CAREN system. The intervention will take place 3x/week for
a total of 8 weeks. Interventional groups will include: 1) DT clinical group (N=10) and 2)
Single task group (N=10). Outcome measures will be used at the beginning and end of the
intervention to assess the feasibility and efficacy of the intervention.
improve motor, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's
disease (PD). Phase 1 of the intervention will involve an in-depth gait analysis on 15
individuals with PD. This gait analysis will utilize the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation
Environment (CAREN) system, a virtual reality system with a fully integrated 3-D motion
capture system. The purpose of Phase 1 is to generalize characteristics of gait and postural
control during specific DT conditions. Phase 2 (N=20) involves the clinical translation of
these findings. This phase will involve creating a clinical intervention based on the
objective information gathered the CAREN system. The intervention will take place 3x/week for
a total of 8 weeks. Interventional groups will include: 1) DT clinical group (N=10) and 2)
Single task group (N=10). Outcome measures will be used at the beginning and end of the
intervention to assess the feasibility and efficacy of the intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of idiopathic PD
- Able to provide informed consent
- Ability to ambulate ≥ 300ft with or without an assistive device
- Hoehn and Yahr stage 2-4
Exclusion Criteria:
- Undergone any surgical procedure for the treatment of PD, such as deep brain
stimulation
- Those who are considered to be high risk exercisers per American College of Sports
Medicine exercise screening questionnaire
- Musculoskeletal injury or neurological injury other than PD that would restrict
physical activity
- Inability to follow 2 step commands
- Significant cognitive impairment as designated by ≥ 3 errors on the Short Portable
Mental Status Questionnaire
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