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Behavioural Intervention

Whole Body Vibration for Parkinson's Disease

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Research Sponsored by Baylor University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5 minutes
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is looking at how whole body vibration affects how fast people with Parkinson's disease can walk backwards.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people aged 40-85 with Parkinson's Disease who can walk on their own for at least 5 minutes and are aware of their surroundings. They should be in the early to moderate stages (I - IV) of the disease. Those with recent orthopedic injuries, surgeries affecting gait, or changes in Deep-Brain Stimulation treatments within the last two years cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The study explores how whole body vibration (WBV) affects backward walking speed in individuals with Parkinson's Disease compared to a control group without this intervention. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive WBV or not.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not detailed, whole body vibration may potentially cause discomfort, fatigue, dizziness, or exacerbate existing musculoskeletal issues during or after treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5 minutes
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 5 minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
3-meter backward walk test (3MBWT)

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: WBV InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete testing on the 3 meter backward test (3MBWT) for 3 trials (pretest). Participants will perform mid-squats on a whole body vibration (WBV) platform. The participant will complete the WBV with the platform next to a wall so they can use the wall for balance if needed. Additionally, supervision or hand held assist will be provided if needed for balance by a licensed physical therapist. After the completion of the WBV session, the participant will complete testing 3MBWT for 3 trials (posttest). All participants will have a gait belt donned the entire time and be closely guarded during every test by a licensed physical therapist. At any point the participant appears unsafe to continue, the protocol will stop immediately. Participants will be given the option to stop and rest when needed.
Group II: Control groupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will complete testing on the 3 meter backward test (3MBWT) for 3 trials (pretest). Participants will perform 5 sets of 60 seconds of mid-squats on level ground. There will be a 1 minute rest in between each set. The participant will complete the mid-squats next to a wall so they can use the wall for balance if needed. Additionally, supervision or hand held assist will be provided if needed for balance by a licensed physical therapist. After the completion of the the mid-squats, the participant will complete testing 3MBWT for 3 trials (posttest). All participants will have a gait belt donned the entire time and be closely guarded during every test by a licensed physical therapist. At any point the participant appears unsafe to continue, the protocol will stop immediately. Participants will be given the option to stop and rest when needed.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Baylor UniversityLead Sponsor
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65,536 Total Patients Enrolled
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University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesOTHER
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422 Total Patients Enrolled
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