Parkinson's Trial NCT06901869
Personalize care by tracking activity
- Trial ID
- NCT06901869
- Official Title
- ActivPARK - Physical Activity in Persons With Parkinson's Disease- Pilot Study
- Goal
- Personalize care by tracking activity
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 50 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Physical Inactivity
Summary For Families
ActivPARK aims to map how physical activity changes over time in people with Parkinson's and to learn what factors beyond the disease itself influence those activity patterns, so care can later be tailored to keep people functioning and participating in life. The team has formed an expert group and will run a multicentre pilot that observes physical activity as the main outcome while they refine the assessment tools, research questions, and a broader model of what drives activity. The study is observational, so no new drug or therapy is given. About 50 people with a Parkinson's diagnosis and mild to severe disease, defined as stages 1 to 4 on the common Parkinson's severity scale, are being recruited, with no other exclusion criteria listed.
Locations
- Karolinska institutet, Stockholm, Solna, Sweden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying an experimental treatment. ActivPARK aims to map how physical activity changes over time in people with Parkinson's and to learn what factors beyond the disease itself influence those activity patterns, so care can later be tailored to keep people functioning and participating in life. The team has formed an expert group and will run a multicentre pilot that observes physical activity as the main outcome while they refine the assessment tools, research questions, and a broader model of what drives activity. The study is observational, so no new drug or therapy is given. About 50 people with a Parkinson's diagnosis and mild to severe disease, defined as stages 1 to 4 on the common Parkinson's severity scale, are being recruited, with no other exclusion criteria listed.
- Who can participate?
- Eligibility criteria vary. Check the full listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- 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 1 year and 8 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?
- This is an observational study, so there is no placebo and no experimental treatment is assigned. Researchers observe and collect information while you continue your usual care.