Breathing and trunk muscle training for Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether training the muscles used for breathing and bending forward can improve posture in people with Parkinson's who have a forward stoop. It aims to see if this exercise program can help reduce trunk flexion and improve overall function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- You are 18 years or older
- Your thinking and memory are reasonably intact (score of 19 or more on a cognitive test called MoCA)
- You have a forward stoop (at least 25 degrees in the upper back or 15 degrees in the lower back) when standing or walking, but it goes away completely when you lie down
- You do not have severe involuntary movements or unpredictable 'on-off' periods
- Your Parkinson's medications have not changed in the past 3 months
- You have not had major spine surgery or have a spinal condition
- You can get up from a chair or bed without help
- You do not have other conditions that affect balance or posture (like heart, nerve, or bone problems)
- You can seal your lips adequately for breathing exercises
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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