Phase 1
Completed N=13
Barre Exercise in Parkinson's
Parkinson Disease
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06203990 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
13
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Attendance — 10 Participants
Summary
This study asks if a barre exercise program is a feasible and acceptable form of exercise for individuals with Parkinson disease. The study will also evaluate barre's potential effects on motor outcomes, including balance, strength, and functional mobility.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Attendance |
10 | — |
| PRIMARY Retention (Study Completion) |
11 | — |
| PRIMARY Acceptability |
3.8 | — |
| SECONDARY Balance |
-0.67 | — |
| SECONDARY Functional Strength |
1.45 | — |
| SECONDARY Gait |
0.05 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- diagnosed by a neurologist with idiopathic Parkinson disease
- at least 18 years of age
- a score on the Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) scale between I-III to indicate mild to moderate disease severity
- able to provide informed consent
- able to walk for 10 continuous minutes without assistance from another person
- stable medication regimen for at least one month prior to enrollment
Exclusion Criteria
- any neurological condition other than PD
- history of orthopedic or other medical conditions that limit the ability to safely participate in the intervention or
- language, visual, or hearing barriers to participation
- evidence of dementia (Montreal Cognitive Assessment < 24) to ensure understanding of the intervention class instructions
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06203990). 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.