Aerobic exercise intervention for Parkinson's (NCT06324422)
Reduce Parkinson fatigue through exercise
- Trial ID
- NCT06324422
- Official Title
- Can High-intensity Exercise be Used to Treat Fatigue in Parkinson´s Disease?
- Goal
- Reduce Parkinson fatigue through exercise
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 94 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Interventions
- Aerobic exercise intervention, Resistance exercise intervention
Summary For Families
Researchers at the University of Aarhus are testing whether high-intensity exercise can reduce the persistent fatigue many people with Parkinson's face. Participants do either a high-intensity aerobic program to boost cardiovascular fitness and endurance, or a high-intensity resistance program to build muscle strength so everyday tasks use less energy; both approaches aim to raise overall energy capacity and physical resilience. The trial is enrolling people 40 or older with idiopathic Parkinson's who have been on stable medication for six months, are at Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or lower, and can travel to sessions, while excluding those already doing high-intensity exercise more than twice weekly or with major medical issues, cognitive problems, depression, or alcohol abuse.
Locations
- Exercise Biology, Dep. of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Aerobic exercise intervention. Researchers at the University of Aarhus are testing whether high-intensity exercise can reduce the persistent fatigue many people with Parkinson's face. Participants do either a high-intensity aerobic program to boost cardiovascular fitness and endurance, or a high-intensity resistance program to build muscle strength so everyday tasks use less energy; both approaches aim to raise overall energy capacity and physical resilience. The trial is enrolling people 40 or older with idiopathic Parkinson's who have been on stable medication for six months, are at Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or lower, and can travel to sessions, while excluding those already doing high-intensity exercise more than twice weekly or with major medical issues, cognitive problems, depression, or alcohol abuse.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 40 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- You are never charged a fee to join a legitimate clinical trial, and the study treatment and study-specific tests are provided by the trial sponsor at no charge. In the US, routine care you would receive anyway can still be billed to you or your insurance; coverage rules differ by country, and trials in the UK and Canada usually run through public health systems. Travel, parking, and time are real costs, and some trials reimburse them while others do not. Before enrolling, ask the study coordinator to explain in writing what is and is not covered.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years and 7 months.
- 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.
- 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.
- Will I get a placebo in this trial?
- There is no placebo group. Everyone receives an active treatment; the study compares one treatment against another.
- How many visits does this trial involve?
- Participants are expected to attend 2-3 supervised exercise sessions per week for 12 weeks; interventions may run up to 14 weeks to catch up missed sessions.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Blood draw (minimally invasive); Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.