Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training for Parkinson's Disease (NCT07264114) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training for Parkinson's Disease
Iran56 participantsStarted 2025-12-10
Plain-language summary
This randomized, single-center, parallel-group superiority trial will evaluate the effect of an 8-week aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program on balance, physical function, and sarcopenia-related outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). The intervention aims to deliver Tabata-style aquatic HIIT (3 sessions/week) in a therapeutic pool to determine adherence and preliminary efficacy compared with standard care (no structured exercise program).
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* PD stages 2-3 based on Hoehn and Yahr classification system
* Balance difficulty (BBS score \<45)
* Reduced motor function
* Sarcopenia (per EWGSOP2 criteria)
* Age ≥ 55
* Permission from their doctors to participate
* Absence of a history of myocardial infarction within the past 3 months
* Capacity to provide informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cardiac instability (angina, decompensated congestive heart failure, severe arteriovenous stenosis, uncontrolled arrhythmias, etc.)
* Active infection or acute medical illness
* Hemodynamic instability
* Labile glycemic control
* Inability to exercise (e.g. lower extremity amputation with no prosthesis)
* Severe musculoskeletal pain at rest or with minimal activity
* Inability to sit, stand or walk unassisted (walking device such as cane or walker allowed)
* Shortness of breath at rest or with activities of daily living
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.