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Effects of Rock Climbing on Parkinson's Disease

NCT05919771 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2024-08-22

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Summary

This research study is being conducted to understand the outcomes of participation in the Up ENDing Parkinson's rock climbing program (24 sessions, or twice per week for about 12 weeks) on walking \& mobility, hand strength \& dexterity, and psychological well-being in individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The rock climbing sessions are administered and supervised by Up ENDing Parkinson's, and are tailored to the skill level of the participant. Participants will answer questionnaires and complete physical performance tests twice, first prior to beginning the sessions and then again after the 24 sessions have been completed.

Conditions

  • Parkinson Disease

Interventions

OTHER

rock climbing

Vertical ascent of a surface specifically designed to elicit the skills that might be required to scale a naturally occurring rock formation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marymount University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Julie D Ries, PhD · Marymount University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-12
Primary Completion
2024-08-12
Completion
2024-08-12

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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