Walking Program for Parkinson's Disease Patients
Step Up to PD: A Community-based Walking Program for People With Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 30 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 30 to 85 with Parkinson's disease. Participants will join a walking group once a week for six months and will use special walking poles. The program aims to help them connect with others and increase their physical activity.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 30 and 85 years old
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- I can walk independently or with a walking aid
- I am willing to participate for at least 6 months
You may not be able to join if
- I have a health condition that limits my ability to exercise
- I have another neurologic disease or injury
- I have significant cognitive impairment
- I have poor walking ability
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 will investigate the feasibility of a 6-month community walking program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners in greater Saint Louis, Missouri region. The walking program will consist of weekly, organized walking groups at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Participants in the program will use Nordic walking poles during the walks. The walking group(s) will meet …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 30-85 years old
* Neurologist-diagnosed Parkinson's disease
* Able to walk independently with or without a walking aid (e.g., cane, walker)
* Willing to participate in study for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Health diagnosis that would limit exercise participation …
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