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At a Glance
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Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
32 (estimated)
Sponsor
New York Institute of Technology · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble sleeping. Participants will either receive osteopathic treatment or a light touch treatment to see which helps improve sleep quality.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
I have a Hoehn and Yahr severity score of 0-3.
I can receive osteopathic manipulative treatment.
I can lie on my back and stomach.
I can wear a Fitbit watch and oxygen saturation ring while sleeping.
I have complaints about my sleep.
You may not be able to join if
I am taking medications that affect my sleep.
I have a pre-existing sleep disorder.
I have another neurological condition that confuses sleep patterns.
I have conditions that prevent me from receiving the treatment.
I have a Hoehn and Yahr severity score of 4 or 5.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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Parkinsonism, mainly caused by Parkinsons disease (PD), includes symptoms like tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and balance problems. These symptoms can make it hard for people to sleep well, which leads to a lower quality of life and can increase the risk of other health issues and cognitive decline.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a hands-on approach that may help improve sleep w…
Parkinsonism, mainly caused by Parkinsons disease (PD), includes symptoms like tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and balance problems. These symptoms can make it hard for people to sleep well, which leads to a lower quality of life and can increase the risk of other health issues and cognitive decline.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a hands-on approach that may help improve sleep without the side effects of traditional treatments. While OMT has shown promise in enhancing sleep, no studies have specifically looked at its effects on sleep in Parkinson's disease patients.
This study aims to see if OMT can help improve sleep quality, cognitive function, and daily activities for people with PD. The investigators will focus on treating specific areas of the body, using techniques that have helped improve sleep in the past.
Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive OMT, while the other will get a light touch treatment as a control. Sleep surveys and data from Fitbit devices will be used to compare the effects of the two treatments. Additionally, cognitive function will be assessed using a specific task called the Stroop task.
This research could show that OMT can be a valuable addition to treatments for improving sleep quality in people with Parkinsons disease.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease as per a neurologist
* Severity of 0-3 on the Hoehn and Yahr (H-Y) Scale
* Able to receive OMM
* Able to be in a supine and prone position.
* Able to wear a Fitbit watch and an oxygen saturation ring for the duration of the study (i…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease as per a neurologist
* Severity of 0-3 on the Hoehn and Yahr (H-Y) Scale
* Able to receive OMM
* Able to be in a supine and prone position.
* Able to wear a Fitbit watch and an oxygen saturation ring for the duration of the study (including when sleeping).
* Have sleep disturbance complaints.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients on medications that affect sleep
* Have a pre-existing sleep disorder diagnosis
* Those who have a concurrent neurological diagnosis that would confound sleep patterns (ie. narcolepsy)
* Contraindications to the OMM techniques used in this protocol
* Severity of 4 and 5 on the Hoehn and Yahr Scale
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