Virtual Cycling for Parkinson's Disease
Virtual Cycling Environments for Persons With Parkinson Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 45 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who can ride a stationary bicycle. Participants will use virtual reality to see if it makes the exercise more enjoyable and intense compared to regular biking.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- I am between 45 and 75 years old
- I can ride a stationary upright bicycle
- I can sign informed consent
You may not be able to join if
- I have had severe heart disease or severe lung disease
- I have uncontrolled diabetes
- I have had a recent traumatic brain injury or another neurological disorder
- I cannot follow directions or sign a consent form
- I do not have enough vision or hearing to see or hear a television
- I have an unstable medical condition or a serious musculoskeletal disorder
- I have any other medical condition that prevents me from biking
- I have moderate depression
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study asks three questions about Persons with Parkinson Disease that use a bicycle for exercise. 1. Does the use of virtual reality increase the intensity and and enjoyment of the experience compared to bicycling without virtual reality? 2. Does the way in which the bicycling (interval compared to continous) is performed affect the experience? 3. How does the way the virtual reality is delive…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
2. Hoehn and Yahr stages II-III,
3. 45-75 years old
4. able to ride a stationary upright bicycle
5. able to sign informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Have a recent history of severe heart disease, severe lung disease, uncontrolled diabet…
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