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.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Heidelberg University · Other
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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 …
Contacts

Simon Steib, Prof. Dr.

+49 6221/544643

simon.steib@issw.uni-heidelberg.de

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Philipp Wanner, Dr.

+49 6221/544633

philipp.wanner@issw.uni-heidelberg.de

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