Exercise Programs for Parkinson's Disease
This study is looking at how different exercise programs affect people with Parkinson's disease (PD). We want to see if Guided Cycling, Non-Contact Boxing, or a Traditional Physical Therapy Program can improve movement, fitness, and overall quality of life. We're comparing these three types of exercise to understand which ones offer the most benefits. To join, you need to have Parkinson's disease, be able to walk on your own, be between stages 1-3 on the Hoehn and Yahr scale, and be 50 years or older. We're looking for 45 participants in total. The study measures success by looking at changes in your balance, fitness levels (VO2peak), and how Parkinson's affects your daily life (PDQ-39). The current status of the study is unclear.
- Study design
- This is a randomized study where 45 participants will be assigned by chance to one of three exercise groups. It compares Guided Cycling, Non-Contact Boxing, and Traditional Physical Therapy.
- What's involved
- You would participate in supervised exercise sessions twice a week for eight weeks. The total study participation, including assessments, will last about 15 weeks.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- You will have assessments at baseline, after 10 weeks (post-intervention), and again at 15 weeks (after a four-week break from structured exercise).
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Changes in Movement, Fitness, and Quality of Life in People With Parkinson's Disease After Different Exercise Programs
At a glance
Conditions
NCT07221266
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 2 sites. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
Move Therapy Services
El Paso, Texasstudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of Physical Therapy and Movement Sciences Building
El Paso, Texasstudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Katherine M Reyes-Brooks, PT, DPT · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Texas, El Paso
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Mini-BESTest Total ScoreBaseline, Week 10, Week 15.
The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) assesses anticipatory control, reactive postural control, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait. Total score range 0-28; higher scores indicate better balance.
- Change in VO₂peak (mL/kg/min) During CPETBaseline, Week 10, Week 15.
Peak oxygen uptake measured by metabolic cart during graded cycle ergometry; higher values indicate greater cardiorespiratory fitness.
- PDQ-39 Summary IndexBaseline, Week 10, Week 15.
Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 overall summary index; lower scores indicate better health-related quality of life.