Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-contact Rock Steady Boxing class delivered to participants with Parkinson's Disease via an in-person community-based program. The study will also assess the overall feasibility of integrating an in-person community program within a neuromuscular course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Specific Aim: To examine the effects of an in-person community-based Rock Steady Boxing class on the functional mobility, functional endurance, cardiovascular capacity, visual-motor reaction times, quality of life, mood/affect and overall physical activity completion and fear of falling on individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
Conditions:
🦠 Parkinson Disease
🗓️ Study Start (Actual) 7 March 2023
🗓️ Primary Completion (Estimated) 30 January 2025
✅ Study Completion (Estimated) 30 April 2026
👥 Enrollment (Estimated) 150
🔬 Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
📊 Phase NA
Locations:
📍 Miami, Florida, United States

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Description

    Inclusion Criteria:

    • 1. Male or Female
    • 2. Age Range: 18 years or older
    • 3. History of Parkinson's Disease between Hoehn and Yarh stages I and IV
    • 4. Medical clearance from a referring medical doctor
    • 5. Able to complete all assessments
    • 6. Willing to complete a weekly exercise log

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • 1. Unable to complete the assessments.
    • 2. Pregnant or is expected to become pregnant during study
    • 3. Other reasons that may limit participation in exercises. -
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 100 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

🗓️ Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

  • First Submitted 22 October 2022
  • First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 6 March 2023
  • First Posted 17 March 2023

Study Record Updates

  • Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria 6 March 2023
  • Last Update Posted 17 March 2023
  • Last Verified March 2023