An interventional study of Rock Steady Boxing and PD SAFEx in Parkinson Disease, sponsored by Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre. Status unknown at 1 site in Canada. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-05-16.
Sponsored by Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
Among 10 studies in Parkinson Disease by Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre — none open to participants now, none under way, none of them phase 3. Parkinson Disease · Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre.
Among the 10 studies in Parkinson Disease by Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre, this one is the 3rd largest by planned enrollment, is one of 3 that started in 2018, is one of 10 with no phase, and was the 9th registered.
4,573 studies on the registry are indexed under Parkinson Disease; 1,086 are open to participants now.
Browse Parkinson Disease studies →None of the 10 studies in Parkinson Disease by Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre is open now.
Of the 748 Parkinson Disease studies recruiting now, 311 (42%) set no upper age limit and 127 (17%) stop at 75 or younger; 63 take children under 18; 189 take healthy volunteers.
This study: all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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10 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2008; this study’s year is marked. 3 started in 2018.
This study's planned enrollment of 60 is above the median of 40 across 3,353 interventional studies indexed under Parkinson Disease.
Median enrollment 57 across the 10 interventional studies. Of the 2 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre is the lead sponsor of 10 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.
None of the studies under way reaches primary completion within a year.
Among the 10 studies in Parkinson Disease by Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre, from their registry updates:
Nothing recorded among them since 2026-09-25.
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This study evaluates the effect on Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) and PD SAFEx on Parkinson's disease.
Both interventions produce benefits to the PD population. PD SAFEx has been proven to improve the motor symptoms of PD. However, research still needs to be conducted on the PD specific benefits associated with RSB. As such it an RCT is necessary to compare the effects of both interventions.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Non-contact boxing program.
Other: Rock Steady Boxing
Sensory attention focused exercise.
Other: PD SAFEx
Boxing programs as offered by the Rock Steady Boxing institution,
Progressive proprioception training.
Motor symptom improvements
Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) conducted by a qualified movement disorders specialist. The maximum score is 108, the higher the score, the worse the symptoms.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Quality of life assessments
Completion of Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39). There are 8 sections: mobility (sub score 10), activities of daily living (sub score 6), emotional well-being (sub score 6), stigma (sub score 4), social support (sub score 3), cognition (sub score 4), communication (sub score 3) and bodily discomfort (sub score 3). The higher the score, the worse the symptoms.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Balance1
Using the Biodex balance system. The postural stability test (PST) will be conducted. The results will be presented as actual score and standard deviation for both legs to determine an individuals ability to maintain balance. The lower the score the better.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Gait1
For the timed-up-and-go test (TUG) participants will stand up, walk to the line on the floor, turn around and walk back to the chair and sit down.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Strength
Will be assessed using the Jamar hand dynamometer.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Cognitive Assessment 1
Scale of Outcomes of Parkinson Disease (SCOPA-COG), will be used to assess memory and visuospatial function. There are 5 sections: memory learning, attention, executive functions, visuo-spatial functions and memory. The total score that can be achieved is 43 (the higher the score the better).
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
cognitive assessment 3
Completion of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). There are a total 30 points, the higher the score the better (26 and above is normal).
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Balance 2
Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC). The total score that can be achieved is 16, the higher the percent the more self-confidence.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Cognitive assessment 2
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The total score than can be achieved is otal score 30 (the higher the score the better).
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Balance3
Balance will be measured using the mini- Balance Evaluation Systems Test (mini-best test). There are 4 sections: anticipatory, (sub score 6) reactive postural control (sub score 6), sensory orientation (sub score 6), dynamic gait (sub score 10). The total score that can be achieved is 28. The higher the score the better the balance.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Physical activity
Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) is a questionnaire used to assess the weekly frequency and duration of the physical activities of seniors.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Gait 2
For the 6-minute walking test (6MWT) participants will be asked to walk as far as possible for 6 minutes. The further (more laps) they are able to walk the better.
Time frame: change from baseline at 12 weeks
Plan to share: No
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Started Sep 2018 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Jul 2019, 10 months after the start.
Of 1,291 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Parkinson Disease, half reached primary completion within 24 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 11 and three quarters within 44. This study's planned 10 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 1,367 studies reached it within 25 months; a quarter within 11 and three quarters within 44.
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This study is status unknown, as verified in May 2019. You cannot join it, but the record below documents what was studied.
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