Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of an Independent Walking Program With Walking Poles in People With Parkinson Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Conditions:
Parkinson Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
* Study Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare changes in activity levels and walking in people with Parkinson disease after an 8-week independent walking program with or without using walkin...
Detailed Description
The study will be comprised of a pre-visit distribution of the consent form with an opportunity to ask questions during a phone conversation, and 4 in-person visits in total: (1) consent signature, wr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of Parkinson disease,
- ability to walk independently with or without a cane,
- receive medical clearance to participate in an independent walking,
- English or Spanish language proficiency at 8th grade level.
Exclusion
- diagnosis of any neurological disease other than PD (including but not limited to stroke, dementia, and multiple sclerosis; mild cognitive impairment is not excluded),
- use of walking poles during walking for exercise more than 4 times during the last year (hiking with poles permitted),
- weight of more than 320 lb or height more than 6'4",
- allergy to medical-grade adhesive,
- unable to participate in walking for more than 5 consecutive days during the study period (ie, traveling, scheduled surgery),
- a change in Parkinson medication that affects Levodopa levels (including additions, removals, or changes in dosage) during the study period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 29 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06908135
Start Date
March 29 2025
End Date
September 1 2025
Last Update
July 22 2025
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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Yakima, Washington, United States, 98901