An interventional study of Exercise in water in Parkinson, Parkinson Disease and Neurologic Disorder, sponsored by Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute. Completed at 1 site in Iran, Islamic Republic of. Open to participants aged 45 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-02-24.
Sponsored by Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
The goal of this clinical trial study is to learn about the effect of aquatic exercise in parkinson's patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder characterised by the motor symptoms bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and postural instability. These are commonly associated with non-motor disturbances, neurobehavioural symptoms and reduced quality of life.
Exercise is currently recommended as an additional strategy to manage PD-induced disability and is a key component of rehabilitation programs for people with PD.
Aquatic exercise is another form of non-conventional exercise that has been growing in popularity in the context of neurorehabilitation.16 The aquatic setting offers specific mechanical advantages due to the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles of buoyancy, viscosity and drag.
Due to its ability to enhance functional mobility whilst also being enjoyable,aquatic exercise has become a very popular form of physical training in the management of neurodegenerative disorders.
Recent studies suggest that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is promising for promoting neuroplasticity in human PD, with short training time and reduced burden. Biomarkers for neuroplasticity such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neurodegeneration (including neurofilament light chain ((NfL) and α-synuclein) may play a role, but their response to HIIT is not well-investigated.
The aims of this study are to investigate the effects of HIIT exercises in water on balance, muscle strength, flexibility and gait speed in PD patients.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Patients in the intervention group will do high intensity interval training (HIIT) in water. In this study, HIIT training will be short intervals (30 seconds) of movements and 15 seconds of rest.Exercises will be done in a floating position in the deep part. The intervention will be done 3 sessions weekly. The length will be 8 weeks.
Other: Exercise in water
The patients will continue their usual medication and their usual physical activity.
Participants will do some exercises in water for 30-60 minutes. Exercises will be performed at a moderate exercise intensity (12-14 on the Borg Rate of Perceived (RPE) Scale). All protocols are tailor-made based on each individual's needs and physical abilities.
Rate of changes of Balance
Balance will be assessed by Berg Balance Scale test
Time frame: Pre test and posttest (after 8 weeks)
Rate of changes of Flexibility
Balance will be assessed by Sit \& Reach test
Time frame: Pre test and posttest (after 8 weeks)
Rate of changes of Muscle Strength
Balance will be assessed by 30 s Sit to Stand test and Arm Curl test
Time frame: Pre test and posttest (after 8 weeks)
Rate of changes of Gait Speed
Balance will be assessed by 4-meters gait speed test
Time frame: Pre test and posttest (after 8 weeks)
Plan to share: Yes — Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in the published article, after deidentification are to be shared.
Supporting information: Study protocol, Sap
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