Clinical trial NCT06986941: The Effects of Ballet-Based Exercise Training on Respiratory Functions, Balance, Cognitive Functions, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Official title: The Effects of Ballet-Based Exercise Training on Respiratory Functions, Balance, Cognitive Functions, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Parkinson&#39;s Disease (PD)
Keywords: Ballet-based Dance Therapy
Respiratory Function
Balance
Cognitive Function
Quality of Life
Lead sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-05-23
Enrollment: 24
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: This study investigates the impact of an 8-week ballet-based dance therapy on people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to assess the effect of ballet on motor and non-motor symptoms, such as balance, cognitive function, functional capacity, and quality of life. The study will provide insights into the potential of ballet therapy as an effective, non-pharmacological treatment for Parkinson's disease.

Detailed description: This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week ballet-based dance therapy on individuals with Parkinson's disease. The intervention will target motor and non-motor symptoms, including functional capacity, balance, cognitive function, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will engage in structured ballet classes, while the control group will receive standard care. Assessments will include measures of respiratory function, body composition, muscle strength, and balance, with evaluations conducted before and after the intervention. The goal is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of ballet as a therapeutic approach to improve both physical and mental well-being in people with Parkinson's disease.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older.
* Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
* Modified Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III.
* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Joint deformities or severe movement limitations that prevent participation in dance exercises.
* Mental retardation (severe cognitive impairment).
* Major surgery within the past 6 months.
* Presence of uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary, or oncological diseases.
* Diagnosed visual or auditory impairments affecting balance.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Functional Capacity
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV₁)
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Tiffeneau Index (FEV₁/FVC Ratio)
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Forced Expiratory Flow 25-75% (FEF₂₅-₇₅%)
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Respiratory Muscle Strength
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Balance
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Cognitive Function
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Peripheral Muscle Strength
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
measure: Change in Quality of Life
timeFrame: At baseline and at week 9 (after 8 weeks of intervention)
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References:
citation: Podlewska AM, Batzu L, Soukup T, Sevdalis N, Bakolis I, Derbyshire-Fox F, Hartley A, Healey A, Woods A, Crane N, Pariante C, Ray Chaudhuri K. The PD-Ballet study: study protocol for a randomised controlled single-blind hybrid type 2 clinical trial evaluating the effects of ballet dancing on motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jan 17;24(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04296-y.
citation: McGill A, Houston S, Lee RYW. Effects of a ballet-based dance intervention on gait variability and balance confidence of people with Parkinson's. Arts Health. 2019 Jun;11(2):133-146. doi: 10.1080/17533015.2018.1443947. Epub 2018 Mar 6.