exercise for Parkinson's (NCT06536478)
Improve posture and trunk flexibility
- Trial ID
- NCT06536478
- Official Title
- The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Posture, Trunk Flexibility and Spine Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Improve posture and trunk flexibility
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 40 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- exercise, education
Summary For Families
It aims to reduce stooped posture and improve trunk flexibility and spine function in Parkinson's, which can ease back pain and help balance. The program uses supervised exercise plus education that focuses on strengthening back extensor and core muscles, stretching tight trunk muscles, posture training, and mobility drills to increase spinal range of motion and teach safer alignment during daily activities. Because it is a non-drug intervention, it does not change how levodopa works; instead it targets the muscle weakness and stiffness that medications usually do not fix. The trial is looking for people aged 30 to 85 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stage 2 to 3 who are medically stable, able to follow instructions, and compliant with medications, excluding those with dementia, recent musculoskeletal injuries or surgery, cardiopulmonary limits, or acute neurological problems.
Locations
- National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying exercise. It aims to reduce stooped posture and improve trunk flexibility and spine function in Parkinson's, which can ease back pain and help balance. The program uses supervised exercise plus education that focuses on strengthening back extensor and core muscles, stretching tight trunk muscles, posture training, and mobility drills to increase spinal range of motion and teach safer alignment during daily activities. Because it is a non-drug intervention, it does not change how levodopa works; instead it targets the muscle weakness and stiffness that medications usually do not fix. The trial is looking for people aged 30 to 85 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stage 2 to 3 who are medically stable, able to follow instructions, and compliant with medications, excluding those with dementia, recent musculoskeletal injuries or surgery, cardiopulmonary limits, or acute neurological problems.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 30 Years and 85 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 10 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?
- You will perform 50 minutes of exercise twice a week for 5 weeks, and assessments will be done before and after the intervention.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.