Strengthening back muscles to improve posture in Parkinson's patients
Impact of Isocinetism on the Disorders of the Spinal Statics of the Parkinsonian Patient
This study is testing if a special exercise program that strengthens back muscles can help people with Parkinson's improve their posture and reduce their risk of falling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Center of Martinique Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Le Lamentin) |
| Trial ID | NCT04492345 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on patients with Parkinson's disease who experience postural disorders, particularly in Martinique. It aims to assess the effectiveness of isokinetic muscle strength rehabilitation compared to conventional physiotherapy in improving postural stability. The intervention involves using an isokinetic device that allows for maximum muscle contraction at a constant speed, adapting resistance to the patient's strength. The goal is to enhance spinal muscle strength, reduce the risk of falls, and improve walking quality in these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with Parkinson's disease or atypical parkinsonian syndrome experiencing specific postural disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological conditions other than parkinsonian syndrome or those with significant comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve posture and reduce fall risk in patients with Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using isokinetic rehabilitation is established, the specific application for postural disorders in Parkinson's patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with Parkinson's disease or atypical parkinsonian syndrome * Age ≥18 years * Patient with postural disorders with a cervical arrow\> 6cm in the sagittal plane and / or the axis C7S2 different from 0 in the frontal plane * UPDRS between 10 and 25/108. * Antiparkinsonian treatment stabilized for 8 weeks * MMS test\> 25 * Insured person or beneficiary of social security Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a neurological condition other than parkinsonian syndrome * Patient with rheumatic disease * Patient with a history of trunk surgery * Patient with a brain stimulator * Cardiac pathology not stabilized * Incapacitated adult, or under guardianship, or under curatorship or under judicial protection curatorship
Where this trial is running
Le Lamentin
- CHU de Martinique — Le Lamentin, Martinique (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sabine SOPHIA — CHU Martinique
- Study coordinator: Sophia SABINE
- Email: sophia.sabine@chu-martinique.fr
- Phone: +596596488056
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.