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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-80
SponsorCalifornia State University, Northridge

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Multimodal Exercise Program with Gamification

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups