Exercise Program for Memory and Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
Exploring the Effects of Exercise on Memory and Cognition in Parkinson´s 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
- 50 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease to find out if exercise can help improve memory and thinking skills. Participants will do either cardiovascular training or stretching three times a week for twelve weeks.
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 50 and 80 years old
- I can stand and walk at least 10 meters by myself
- I have not done memory tasks before the study
- My Parkinson's disease is at stage 3 or lower
You may not be able to join if
- I have atypical Parkinsonism
- I have significant cognitive impairment
- I have a deep brain stimulator or brain pacemaker
- I have a diagnosed psychiatric illness
- I have other significant medical issues that affect exercise
- I do more than the recommended amount of cardiovascular exercise
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
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 of two groups either performing cardiovascular training (experimental group) or stretching (control group) for twelve weeks, three times a week. The primary aim is to examine whether moderate-intense …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 Criteria:
* Atypical Parkinsonism
* Significant …
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