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"Parkinson AKTIV - Non-pharmacological Treatments in an Innovative Parkinson's Network"

"Parkinson AKTIV - Non-pharmacological Treatments in an Innovative Parkinson's Network"

Recruiting
30 years and older
All
Phase N/A

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an online platform that allows neurologists and therapists to exchange therapy recommendations, communicate assessments and plan physical therapy, occupational therapy as well as speech and swallowing therapy for their patients.

Description

The aim of this study is to enroll 185 patients in the intervention group and 185 patients in the control group. Patients in the intervention group come from the same region (Münsterland), the control group will consist of patients outside this region. The patients in the intervention group undergo therapies planned and coordinated through the online platform for 12 months. The patients in the intervention group will be evaluated using the PDQ-39, UPDRS, H&Y as well as Schwab & England. The patients in the control group will be evaluated using the PDQ-39.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria (Intervention Group):

  • Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease with pharmacological treatment
  • 30 years old or older
  • place of residence: Münsterland, Tecklenburger Land, Kreis and Stadt Osnabrück
  • sufficient knowledge of the German language, should be able to understand the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe cognitive deficits
  • Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
  • participation in other studies

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    Parkinson Disease

NCT05251298

University Hospital Muenster

13 December 2024

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