PC in Stance and During Functional Mobility Following BIG for PD

May 4, 2021 updated by: Patti Berg-Poppe, University of South Dakota

Postural Control in Stance and During Functional Mobility Following Management of Parkinson's Disease With LSVT BIG Training

LSVT BIG is an intensive, amplitude based rehabilitation program that has been demonstrated to improve one of the hallmark features of Parkinson's disease, specifically bradykinesia. We are interested in knowing the effects of this therapeutic approach on postural control and gait parameters.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

LSVT BIG is an intensive, amplitude based rehabilitation program that has been demonstrated to improve one of the hallmark features of Parkinson's disease, specifically bradykinesia. Postural instability and gait disturbance is another debilitating feature of Parkinson's disease. While LSVT BIG targets postural correction through exercises which challenge balance, the effect of this intervention on stability margins and functional balance assessments have not been well established in the literature. This study includes outcome measures not previously examined with this intervention and may provide valuable evidence regarding the impact of this intervention on postural control, balance and falls risk. Alternative amplitude programs have also been designed to meet the needs of patients with PD. These programs adjust frequencies for patients and individualize sessions more than LSVT BIG. We are interested in knowing if these alternative frequencies and amplitude approaches are similarly as effective as LSVT BIG in our outcome measures.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

5

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects will be included in the study if they have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and are English speaking.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Exclusion Criteria: 1) previous completion of LSVT BIG or other formal amplitude program training 2) non-idopathic Parkinsonism 3) any medical condition that would contraindicate exercise (ie. unstable cardiovascular disease) 4) cognitive impairment that limits ability to follow direction or demonstration

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Effect of LSVT BIG therapy on Postural Control and Gait Parameters
LSVT BIG is a commonly used protocol to manage functional movement for those with Parkinson's Disease. This study measured postural control and gait parameters following a 4-week course of LSVT BIG therapy.
Behavioral: LSVT BIG
LSVT BIG is a 4-week program that focuses on movement recalibration for people with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest)
Time Frame: Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
A change in reactive, proactive, and sensory contributions to postural control (balance) is assessed.
Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB)
Time Frame: Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
A change in higher level assessment of postural control is assessed.
Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
Functional and Multidirectional Reach Tests
Time Frame: Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
A change in proactive postural control strategies is assessed.
Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
Center of Pressure measures (digitized walkway)
Time Frame: Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)
A change in the limits of stability is assessed.
Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of South Dakota

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Patti J Berg-Poppe, PhD, University of South Dakota

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 28, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2021

Last Verified

May 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PC in PD after BIG

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