Improve walking and functional power
- Trial ID
- NCT07141849
- Official Title
- Comparison of Changes in Neuromuscular and Functional Performance Due to Block Periodization or Traditional Power Training in Persons With Parkinson's Disease.
- Goal
- Improve walking and functional power
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 60 participants
- Conditions
- Activity, Motor
- Interventions
- Power Resistance Training, Periodized Resistance Training
Plain-Language Summary
The goal is to see whether different styles of power-focused resistance training can better improve muscle power, walking, balance and everyday mobility in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's. Participants do supervised weight and explosive movements either in traditional power training with consistent sessions, or in block periodization where training is organized into concentrated blocks that emphasize strength first then power, both meant to overload muscles and speed up movement. Those programs aim to boost how quickly muscles can generate force and improve neuromuscular recruitment, so standing up, walking and reacting feel easier and safer. The trial is looking for people aged 50 to 85 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1,3 who can walk 50 meters unassisted and speak English, excluding anyone with uncontrolled heart or other neuromuscular disease, active autoimmune/inflammatory conditions, or unresolved limb injuries that prevent weight training.
Locations
- Laboratory of Neuromuscular Research and Active Aging, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Power Resistance Training. The goal is to see whether different styles of power-focused resistance training can better improve muscle power, walking, balance and everyday mobility in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's. Participants do supervised weight and explosive movements either in traditional power training with consistent sessions, or in block periodization where training is organized into concentrated blocks that emphasize strength first then power, both meant to overload muscles and speed up movement. Those programs aim to boost how quickly muscles can generate force and improve neuromuscular recruitment, so standing up, walking and reacting feel easier and safer. The trial is looking for people aged 50 to 85 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1,3 who can walk 50 meters unassisted and speak English, excluding anyone with uncontrolled heart or other neuromuscular disease, active autoimmune/inflammatory conditions, or unresolved limb injuries that prevent weight training.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 50 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 4 months.