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Short Term Effects of a Multimodal Intervention With RGM on Cognition in People With Parkinson's Disease.
Sponsor: University Ghent
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Ronnie Gardiner Method (RGM) works to improve cognitive functions in adults with Parkinson's disease (early to mid-stage). It will also learn about the secondary effects on speech, mobility, balance, and mood. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a 10-week RGM intervention improve cognitive aspects, speech (indirectly through improved breathing), mobility, and balance in participants with Parkinson's disease? * How do participants experience the intensity, difficulty, and emotional impact of the RGM sessions?
Official title: Short-term Effects of an Intervention Consisting of 10 RGM (Ronnie Gardiner Method) Training Sessions on Cognitive Functions in Individuals With Early- to Mid-stage Parkinson's Disease.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2027-01-30
Last Updated
2026-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ronnie Gardiner Method
1. Warm-up (10 min): light rhythmic movements to music; activation of coordination and attention. 2. RGM Block 1 (30 min): cognitive-motor exercises incorporating color, sound, and movement elements (bilateral). 3. Strength or interval segment (10 min): short strength/conditioning exercises (Tabata style) alternating between 20 seconds of activity and 20 seconds of rest. The exercises focus on strengthening postural muscles, improving rotation, encouraging weight shifting, and initiating movement quickly (the 4 principles of the PWR! concept). 4. 10-minute break 5. RGM Block 2 (30 min): cognitive-motor exercises incorporating color, sound, and movement elements (bilateral). 6. Cool-down (10 min): relaxation, breathing, evaluation. Cognitive component During the sessions, executive functions, attention, and processing speed are challenged and practiced through dual-task situations, pattern recognition, and auditory response tasks. Home exercises After each session, participants are gi
Locations (1)
University Hospital Ghent
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium