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NCT07736014
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Adapted Physical Activity and Tango-Based Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study

Sponsor: University of Foggia

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

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.

Official title: Effectiveness of Tango Therapy and Physical Reconditioning in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

50 Years - 80 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

27

Start Date

2024-10-17

Completion Date

2025-07-31

Last Updated

2026-07-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

Riabilitango® Tango-based program

Supervised group tango therapy incorporating warm-up exercises, trunk mobility routines, rhythm-synchronised walking, partner activities, and progressive adapted tango patterns tailored for individuals with Parkinson's disease.

OTHER

Motor Reconditioning

Supervised motor reconditioning including a cycling warm-up, progressive treadmill walking at 60-70% of age-predicted maximal heart rate, functional upper-limb exercises, and stretching routines.

Locations (1)

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti" di Foggia

Foggia, FG, Italy