Ballet exercise for Parkinson's disease
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether ballet-based exercise can help with breathing, balance, thinking, muscle strength, daily functioning, and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. It's a gentle dance program that might offer a fun way to stay active and improve symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
- Your Parkinson's should be at a mild to moderate stage (Hoehn and Yahr stages I–III).
- You need to be able to move well enough to do dance exercises — no severe joint problems or movement limitations.
- You should not have severe mental impairment, recent major surgery (within 6 months), or uncontrolled heart, lung, or cancer conditions.
- Your balance should not be severely affected by vision or hearing problems.
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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