Exercise Strategies in Parkinson's Disease (NCT06104397) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exercise Strategies in Parkinson's Disease
United States288 participantsStarted 2024-03-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about exercise and physical activity people with Parkinson's Disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) learn about the physical activity and exercise behaviors of people with Parkinson's Disease over the course of a year and 2) compare 3 exercise guidance strategies aimed to impact exercise behavior: standard care, written exercise guidance from neurologist and/or physical therapy.
During the course of the study:
1. Participants will use activity trackers and a mobile phone application to monitor their exercise participation.
2. At the same time, the research team will be working with the participant's medical teams at Northwestern Medicine and University of Chicago Medical Center to improve the way that they deliver exercise guidance using verbal instructions and encouragement, written exercise guidance, and/or physical therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have a neurologist confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
* Hoehn\&Yahr Stage 1-3
* Age 18-89 years old
* Ambulatory
* Written and verbal basic English proficiency adequate for survey completion
* Have a smart phone
* Willing to sync activity tracker with Datos health app at least every 3 days
* Willing to accept Datos' Terms and Conditions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment in medical record
* Uses a rollator or rolling walker for mobility
* Other comorbidities significantly limiting ability to participate in exercise \>12 weeks
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Accelerometer Measures
Timeframe: Average 1-week MVPA measured every 3-months throughout 12-month study period