Increase participation in daily activities
- Trial ID
- NCT06248073
- Official Title
- Comparing the Effectiveness of Online Self-management Program and On-site Task-related Training for People With Early Stage Parkinson's Disease on Activity Participation and Quality of Life
- Goal
- Increase participation in daily activities
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 100 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Occupational Therapy, Telerehabilitation, Activities of Daily Living
- Interventions
- on-line self-management training, onsite task-related training
Summary For Families
The goal is to see whether an online self-management program or hands-on task-related training better improves participation in daily activities and quality of life for people with early, mild Parkinson's. The online program teaches self-management skills, goal-setting and guided home exercises to help people adapt and practice daily tasks remotely, while the on-site task training gives supervised practice of reaching and other functional movements to retrain coordination and confidence; both approaches aim to boost real-world function and are meant to complement, not replace, medications like levodopa. The trial is looking for people aged 45 to 70 with mild idiopathic Parkinson's, Hoehn and Yahr stage 1,2, who have no cognitive impairment or severe depression, no major sensory or upper-limb problems or severe tremor, and who have not had physical or occupational therapy in the past year.
Locations
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou District, Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying on-line self-management training. The goal is to see whether an online self-management program or hands-on task-related training better improves participation in daily activities and quality of life for people with early, mild Parkinson's. The online program teaches self-management skills, goal-setting and guided home exercises to help people adapt and practice daily tasks remotely, while the on-site task training gives supervised practice of reaching and other functional movements to retrain coordination and confidence; both approaches aim to boost real-world function and are meant to complement, not replace, medications like levodopa. The trial is looking for people aged 45 to 70 with mild idiopathic Parkinson's, Hoehn and Yahr stage 1,2, who have no cognitive impairment or severe depression, no major sensory or upper-limb problems or severe tremor, and who have not had physical or occupational therapy in the past year.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 45 Years and 70 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 3 years and 5 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.