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Abdominal Exercises for Parkinson's Disease

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Led By Mandar Jog, MD

Research Sponsored by Faizan Ahmed

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 3 hours for each visit. a total of 2 visits are expected for each participant.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is to study the effect of strengthening abdominal muscles in patients with Parkinson's Disease who have cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Parkinson's Disease patients aged 40-90, specifically those in stages 2 to 4 of the Hoehn and Yahr classification. It aims to help individuals who experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing postures, known as orthostatic hypotension.

What is being tested?

The study tests if abdominal strengthening exercises can prevent blood pooling that causes dizziness or black-outs due to orthostatic hypotension. Participants will do these exercises at home for three months with follow-up testing.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from the abdominal exercises. As this is an exercise-based intervention, serious side effects are less likely compared to drug treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 3 hours for each visit. a total of 2 visits are expected for each participant.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 3 hours for each visit. a total of 2 visits are expected for each participant.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3 hours for each visit. a total of 2 visits are expected for each participant. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Blood Pressure

Secondary study objectives

Changes in the ratio between oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin

Composite Autonomic Severity Score

Dizziness Handicap Inventory score

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Abdominal Strengthening ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All participants in this arm shall perform exercises for the strengthening of abdominal muscles for a period of three months in addition to the routine care provided to them for the management of Parkinson's Disease. The exercises are structured and need to be performed on a routine basis.

Group II: Routine CareActive Control1 Intervention

All participants in this group shall continue to obtain routine care for the management of Parkinson's Disease.

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