Increase daily steps and socialization
- Trial ID
- NCT06605183
- Official Title
- 10,000 STEP CLUB: Community Walking Program to Decrease Sedentary Behavior, Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior, Loneliness, and Social Isolation in Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Increase daily steps and socialization
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 60 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- Community walking program using Nordic walking poles
Summary For Families
The trial aims to reduce sedentary time, fear-of-falling avoidance, loneliness, and social isolation in people with Parkinson's by getting them walking regularly in a group setting. Participants join a 6-month community walking program using Nordic walking poles, which add upper-body support to improve posture, stability, and walking efficiency while encouraging regular exercise and social connection. Enrollment is open to adults 30 to 85 with a neurologist diagnosis of Parkinson's who can walk independently with or without a cane or walker and can commit to six months, excluding people with medical conditions that limit exercise, dementia, or very poor walking ability on the Timed Up and Go test.
Locations
- Gait and Balance Laboratory, 217 Bigelow Health Sciences Building, UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Community walking program using Nordic walking poles. The trial aims to reduce sedentary time, fear-of-falling avoidance, loneliness, and social isolation in people with Parkinson's by getting them walking regularly in a group setting. Participants join a 6-month community walking program using Nordic walking poles, which add upper-body support to improve posture, stability, and walking efficiency while encouraging regular exercise and social connection. Enrollment is open to adults 30 to 85 with a neurologist diagnosis of Parkinson's who can walk independently with or without a cane or walker and can commit to six months, excluding people with medical conditions that limit exercise, dementia, or very poor walking ability on the Timed Up and Go test.
- 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?
- 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 1 year and 3 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.