Status:

RECRUITING

Exploring the Effects of Exercise on Memory and Cognition in Parkinson´s Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Heidelberg University

Collaborating Sponsors:

German Foundation for Neurology

University Hospital Heidelberg

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study aims to assess the effects of cardiovascular (aerobic) training on memory formation and cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be randomly allocated to one ...

Detailed Description

Besides the disabling cardinal motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms are a common clinical feature of Parkinson's disease (PD). These non-motor symptoms include, amongst others, cognitive decline and mem...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed Parkinson's disease
  • Disease stage ≤3 on the Hoehn \& Yahr scale
  • Age ranging from 50 - 80 years
  • Naive to the memory tasks (primary outcomes)
  • Ability to stand and walk at least 10 meters independently

Exclusion

  • Atypical Parkinsonism
  • Significant level of cognitive impairment (i.e., Montreal Cognitive Assessment \<21)
  • Deep brain stimulation or brain pacemaker
  • Diagnosed psychiatric illness
  • Known clinically relevant neurological, internal or orthopedic conditions besides Parkinsonism that would interfere with the exercise paradigm
  • Exceeding the recommended level of cardiovascular exercise for older adults (i.e., cardiovascular exercise done ≥150 min per week of moderate-intensity or ≥75 min per week of vigorous-intensity)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 27 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06580977

Start Date

February 27 2024

End Date

July 1 2027

Last Update

August 30 2024

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Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 69120