Description Module
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Description Module
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2026-03-26 @ 3:17 PM
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2026-03-26 @ 3:17 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07306169
Brief Summary:
This study investigates whether adding Baduanjin exercise, a gentle and easy-to-learn traditional Chinese mind-body practice, can contribute to rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease commonly leads to impairments in balance, walking, and overall motor function, which may affect independence and quality of life.
In this randomized controlled study, participants living in a nursing home were assigned to one of two groups:
a control group receiving standard physiotherapy, and an experimental group receiving Baduanjin exercise in addition to standard physiotherapy for 12 weeks.
Throughout the study, participants were assessed on balance, mobility, walking endurance, and motor symptoms using validated clinical tools.
Detailed Description:
This randomized controlled study is designed to evaluate the effects of incorporating Baduanjin exercise, a traditional low-intensity mind-body practice, into a standard physiotherapy program for individuals with Parkinson's disease residing in a long-term care facility. Parkinson's disease frequently results in motor impairments such as postural instability, reduced gait speed, decreased walking endurance, and limitations in functional mobility, creating a need for accessible rehabilitative approaches.
Participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy alone, or (2) an experimental group receiving Baduanjin exercise in addition to conventional physiotherapy. The intervention lasted 12 weeks. The Baduanjin program consisted of eight simplified movements emphasizing balance, postural control, coordinated breathing, and gentle whole-body mobility. Both groups participated in supervised sessions three times per week.
Outcome measures included standardized clinical assessments of balance, functional mobility, walking endurance, and motor symptom severity. These assessments were conducted at baseline and following completion of the 12-week intervention period to record changes over time.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether integrating Baduanjin into routine physiotherapy is feasible and appropriate as a complementary rehabilitative strategy for individuals with Parkinson's disease living in long-term care settings.
Study:
NCT07306169
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07306169