Improve everyday movement and thinking
- Trial ID
- NCT06879821
- Official Title
- Effectiveness of a High-intensity Functional Training (HIFT) Program on Functional and Cognitive Performance in People with Parkinson's Disease.
- Goal
- Improve everyday movement and thinking
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Para La Investigacion Hospital La Fe
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 34 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- high intensity functional training
Summary For Families
They're testing whether a high-intensity functional training program can improve everyday movement and thinking skills in people with early Parkinson's. HIFT is a supervised exercise routine that mixes strength, cardio, balance, and task-specific movements done at higher intensity to boost muscle power, endurance, balance, and brain plasticity, and it is intended to complement usual Parkinson's medications like levodopa rather than replace them. The trial is looking for adults about 45 to 80 years old with early stage Parkinson's (Hoehn and Yahr I or II) who can walk independently for 10 minutes and already exercise regularly; people who are sedentary, have serious balance or sensory problems, severe cognitive or psychotic disorders, recent surgery, or medical reasons preventing intense exercise are excluded.
Locations
- University of Valencia, Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying high intensity functional training. They're testing whether a high-intensity functional training program can improve everyday movement and thinking skills in people with early Parkinson's. HIFT is a supervised exercise routine that mixes strength, cardio, balance, and task-specific movements done at higher intensity to boost muscle power, endurance, balance, and brain plasticity, and it is intended to complement usual Parkinson's medications like levodopa rather than replace them. The trial is looking for adults about 45 to 80 years old with early stage Parkinson's (Hoehn and Yahr I or II) who can walk independently for 10 minutes and already exercise regularly; people who are sedentary, have serious balance or sensory problems, severe cognitive or psychotic disorders, recent surgery, or medical reasons preventing intense exercise are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 40 Years and 80 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 9 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.