Guided Cycling for Parkinson's (NCT07221266)
Improve walking endurance through exercise
- Trial ID
- NCT07221266
- Official Title
- Changes in Motor Function, Quality of Life, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Physiological Markers in People With Parkinson's Disease Following Different Exercise Interventions.
- Goal
- Improve walking endurance through exercise
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 45 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease (PD)
- Interventions
- Guided Cycling, Non-Contact Boxing, Traditional Physical Therapy Program (Standard of Care)
Summary For Families
They're comparing whether guided cycling, non-contact boxing, or a standard physical therapy program can improve motor function, quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physiological markers in people with Parkinson's. Guided cycling focuses on steady aerobic pedaling to boost endurance and gait stability, non-contact boxing uses fast footwork, balance and reaction drills to challenge coordination and motor planning, and the traditional program follows typical PT exercises, with the study tracking how each approach changes movement, fitness and biological markers. Adults 50 and older who walk independently, are Hoehn and Yahr stage 1 to 3, and speak English or Spanish are eligible, while people with recent stroke or heart attack, non-ambulatory status, stage 4 or 5, osteoporosis, or unmanaged Parkinson's medications are excluded.
Locations
- University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of Physical Therapy and Movement Sciences Building, El Paso, Texas, United States
- Move Therapy Services, El Paso, Texas, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Guided Cycling. They're comparing whether guided cycling, non-contact boxing, or a standard physical therapy program can improve motor function, quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physiological markers in people with Parkinson's. Guided cycling focuses on steady aerobic pedaling to boost endurance and gait stability, non-contact boxing uses fast footwork, balance and reaction drills to challenge coordination and motor planning, and the traditional program follows typical PT exercises, with the study tracking how each approach changes movement, fitness and biological markers. Adults 50 and older who walk independently, are Hoehn and Yahr stage 1 to 3, and speak English or Spanish are eligible, while people with recent stroke or heart attack, non-ambulatory status, stage 4 or 5, osteoporosis, or unmanaged Parkinson's medications are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 50 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 2 locations.
- 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 1 month.
- 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?
- two 60-minute supervised exercise sessions per week for 8 weeks, plus baseline, post-intervention, and final follow-up testing over a total of 15 weeks.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Blood draw (minimally invasive); Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.