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.
- 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.