Golf Instruction Versus Tai Chi for People With Parkinson's Disease

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

35

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 23, 2018

Primary Completion Date

March 30, 2020

Study Completion Date

June 1, 2020

Conditions
Parkinson DiseaseMovement DisordersNeuro-Degenerative Disease
Interventions
OTHER

Golf Instruction

Subjects will participate in two weekly hour-long golf classes. Classes will be led by professional golf instructors that will work with individuals to teach participants how to play golf. This will include stretching, individual coaching, and working with participants to maximize their golf swing.

OTHER

Tai Chi Class

Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that uses meditative movement to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Subjects will participate in two weekly hour-long Tai Chi classes.The class will be led by a certified Tai Chi instructor and consist of approximately 12 people.

Trial Locations (1)

02114

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Massachusetts General Hospital

OTHER

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