Genetics and Aerobic Exercise to Slow Parkinson's Disease Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Ready to participate?

Review the details below, then apply to join this clinical trial.

At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Jay Alberts · Other
Think this trial could be right for you?

Answer a few quick questions to see if you may meet the eligibility requirements.

Check Your Eligibility
About This Trial
The proposed multi-site, Genetics and Aerobic Exercise to Slow PD (GEARS) Trial will, for the first time, determine the interplay between genetics and exercise in altering PD progression. In sum, 200 PD patients will be recruited from the Cleveland and Salt Lake City metro areas to participate in the Pedaling for Parkinson's (PFP) community-based exercise program. Participants will exercise at com…
Trial Locations
Loading…

Loading trial locations…

Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult with a diagnosis of PD by a physician or physician extender 2. Hoehn and Yahr stage I-III 3. Demonstrate the ability to safely mount and dismount a stationary cycle 4. Reliable transportation to the community exercise facility 5. Smartphone device for activity data moni…
Contacts

Elizabeth Jansen, MPH

216-780-9160

jansena@ccf.org

CONTACT

Anson Rosenfeldt, DPT

216-644-7617

rosenfa2@ccf.org

CONTACT