Exercise for Parkinson's (NCT07057219)
Improve walking speed through exercise
- Trial ID
- NCT07057219
- Official Title
- StepuP: Steps Against the Burden of Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Improve walking speed through exercise
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- The University of New South Wales
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 42 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease (PD)
- Interventions
- Exercise, Exercise
Summary For Families
The trial aims to ease the walking and mobility problems many people with Parkinson's face, specifically targeting those with mild to moderate gait impairment. It tests a structured exercise program designed to build leg strength, balance, endurance and motor control, which can improve walking patterns and may promote neuroplasticity; the exercises are meant to complement, not replace, medications such as levodopa. Adults 18 and older with Parkinson's in Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III who have at least a mild gait score on the MDS-UPDRS, can walk at least one floor, and can give informed consent are eligible, while people with major medical risks for unsupervised exercise, severe depression or cognitive impairment, implanted DBS, or other significant exclusions are not.
Locations
- Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Exercise. The trial aims to ease the walking and mobility problems many people with Parkinson's face, specifically targeting those with mild to moderate gait impairment. It tests a structured exercise program designed to build leg strength, balance, endurance and motor control, which can improve walking patterns and may promote neuroplasticity; the exercises are meant to complement, not replace, medications such as levodopa. Adults 18 and older with Parkinson's in Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III who have at least a mild gait score on the MDS-UPDRS, can walk at least one floor, and can give informed consent are eligible, while people with major medical risks for unsupervised exercise, severe depression or cognitive impairment, implanted DBS, or other significant exclusions are not.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 18 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 1 year and 3 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 will undergo 12 sessions of treadmill training and will have assessments at baseline, after training, and at follow-up.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Brain wave recording (EEG) (non-invasive); Wearable / at-home monitoring (non-invasive); Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.