NCT06750224Enrolling by invitation
Comparative Effects of Alexander Techniques and Feldenkrais Method in Parkinson's Disease
Comparative Effects of Alexander Techniques and Feldenkrais Method on Balance, Fear of Fall and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 14 Jan 2025 · Not updated for over 12 months - ask the site whether it is still open
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, and postural instability. These symptoms significantly impact balance and increase the risk of falls, which subsequently lead to a heightened fear of falling and a diminished quality of life. Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method have shown effects in improving overall well-being. The study is randomized clinical trial will be carried at General hospital. 46 participants meeting the inclusion criteria will be included in this study. Participants will be randomly assigned into 2 groups, Group A and Group B participants will receive Alexander techniques and Feldenkrais method, respectively. All the groups will receive interventions for three days a week for 8 weeks.
- Status (registry)
- Enrolling by invitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 46 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 20 Dec 2024
- Start date
- 1 Oct 2024
- Primary completion date
- 1 Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Diseases
- Parkinson disease
- NCT number
- NCT06750224
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 46
- From 1 Oct 2024 to the primary completion date, 1 Feb 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Recent surgery or any fracture
- CVS impairments that interfered with therapy
- Joint pain or musculoskeletal problem that interfered with therapy
Other
- Visual and hearing impairments.
Who the study is looking for
- The age group of 50 to 70 years will be included.
- Both genders (male and female)
- Patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease of Hoehn and Yahr stage (1-3).
- Patient should be able to stand 10 minutes at least without assistance.
- Patients should be able to walk with or without assistance.
- MMSE (score higher than 24).
Age in the registry: 50 years to 70 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lahore | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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