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Adapted Physical Activity and Tango-Based Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study

CompletedNA

Sponsor: University of Foggia

Conditions: Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Interventions: Riabilitango® Tango-based program, Motor Reconditioning

Countries: Italy

The purpose of this clinical research is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Tango-based (Riabilitango®) therapy compared to a conventional Motor Reconditioning program and a Control group in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. The study assesses changes in motor performance, balance, gait kinematics, functional strenght, and health-related quality of life over a 3-month intervention period and a 3-month post-intervention follow-up.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 50 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease.
* Mild to moderate disease severity (Hoehn and Yahr stage I-III).
* Ability to walk independently (with or without assistive devices).
* Stable antiparkinsonian pharmacological treatment for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
* Ability to understand study procedures and willingness to sign the Informed Consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe cognitive impairment or dementia preventing comprehension of instructions or active participation.
* Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, or other neurological conditions that impair safe exercise participation or gait evaluation.
* Surgical interventions that directly affect mobility or dynamic balance (e.g., Deep Brain Stimulation or recent major orthopedic surgery).
* Concurrent participation in other physical rehabilitation programs or clinical trials during the study period.

Locations (1)

Foggia, FG, Italy