N/A
Completed N=162
Highly Challenging Balance Program to Reduce Fall Rate in PD
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03972969 ↗Enrolled (actual)
162
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Falls Over 3 Month Period — 1.1; 1.6; 9.7 number of falls — p=<0.05
Summary
This study will test the hypothesis that two highly challenging exercise programs, one based at the VA medical center and the other conducted remotely, will both significantly reduce overall fall rates in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Falls Over 3 Month Period |
1.1; 1.6; 9.7 | <0.05 sig |
| SECONDARY Number of Falls Over 6 Month Period |
2.08; 3.02; 11.36 | <0.05 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Physician diagnosis of idiopathic PD
- At least 2 of the 3 cardinal signs of PD (resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia)
- Response to dopaminergic medication
Exclusion Criteria
- Angina pectoris
- History of myocardial infarction (MI) within 6 months
- History of ventricular dysrhythmia requiring current therapy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03972969). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.