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The purpose of this study is to gather data to see if so-called enriched forms of exercise programs such as dance is more effective in improving balance and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease than regular exercise programs that are currently provided by physical therapists.
Comparison of traditional PT to dance in people who have parkinsons disease to measure which is better for gait, balance and QOL.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Therapy Group | This will group will undergo dance therapy once a week for a series of 8 weeks. | ||
| Physical Therapy Group | This group will undergo physical therapy sessions once a week for a series of 8 weeks |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Balance and Gait improvement | We seek to determine if balance and gait are improved as a result of dance therapy. This will be compared to the balance and gait data of group physical therapy. | 10 weeks |
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To qualify for this study, subject must have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease for 3 years or more, be less than 80 years of age, and have problems with gait and balance
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tarsy, MD | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Principal Investigator |
| Veronique Vanderhorst, MD, PhD | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | Massachusetts | 02215 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010300 | Parkinson Disease |
| ID | Term |
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| D020734 | Parkinsonian Disorders |
| D001480 | Basal Ganglia Diseases |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009069 | Movement Disorders |
| D000080874 | Synucleinopathies |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |