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Physical Activity Coaching for Parkinson's Disease (Engage-PD Trial)

Phase 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Teachers College, Columbia University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Neurologist confirmed clinical diagnosis for Parkinson's disease Hoehn & Yahr stage I-III
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights

Engage-PD Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new program to help people with early-mid stage Parkinson's disease to get more exercise. A physical or occupational therapist will provide one-on-one coaching to help individuals with early-mid stage Parkinson's disease to facilitate and optimize exercise uptake.

Engage-PD Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Engage-PD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Brunel Lifestyle Physical Activity Questionnaire
Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale
Secondary outcome measures
Acceptability questionnaire (open-ended questions)
Brief Pain Inventory
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short-Form Phone version)
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Engage-PD Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Physical Activity CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive up to 5 coaching sessions by a physical or occupational therapist. The intervention will focus on facilitating physical activity engagement and development of specific and measurable goals. The recommended program will be individualized to each participant but will primarily focus on increasing general physical activity (e.g. steps per day) as well as engagement in moderate intensity aerobic exercise a minimum of three times per week. At the follow up sessions the therapist will review progress with the current exercise plan and progress and discuss barriers and facilitators for exercise engagement. Participants will have the option to use a Fitbit or other device to monitor their heart rate and physical activity during the course of the intervention period.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Physical Activity Coaching
2017
Completed Phase 2
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Teachers College, Columbia UniversityLead Sponsor
24 Previous Clinical Trials
5,769 Total Patients Enrolled
Columbia UniversityOTHER
1,423 Previous Clinical Trials
2,472,942 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Physical Activity Coaching Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04922190 — Phase 1
Parkinson's Disease Research Study Groups: Physical Activity Coaching
Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Physical Activity Coaching Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04922190 — Phase 1
Physical Activity Coaching 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04922190 — Phase 1
Parkinson's Disease Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04922190 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does the eligibility criteria of this trial encompass adults over 18 years?

"This medical study is open to adults aged 18 and over, up until the age of 85."

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How much risk is associated with Physical Activity Coaching for individuals?

"The safety of Physical Activity Coaching has been preliminarily assessed with a score of 1 given its Phase 1 status, meaning there is minimal data backing efficacy and security."

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Are there any openings in this clinical trial to join?

"As evidenced by the clinicaltrials.gov page, this trial is actively enrolling patients. It was first listed on March 15th 2020 and later modified on October 19th 2022."

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Do the requirements of this clinical trial match my qualifications?

"This research needs to enroll 100 individuals with parkinson disease aged between 18 and 85. To be considered for the trial, applicants must pass a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 26 or obtain medical clearance from their General Practitioner."

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What is the primary goal of this experimental research?

"This three month clinical trial seeks to quantify the effects of Brunel Lifestyle Physical Activity Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes include Timed Up and Go, a performance-based test timed in seconds; Modified Oswestry Low Back pain Disability Questionnaire which evaluates how back pain affects daily life; and Acceptability questionnaire with open-ended questions for qualitative analysis."

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What is the aggregate number of individuals participating in this experiment?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov page shows that this experiment is actively enrolling participants, since its debut on March 15th 2020 and most recent update in October 19th 2022. One center needs to recruit 100 individuals for the study."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New York
North Carolina
Virginia
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Teachers College, Columbia University
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long do the visits take? And how frequent?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am not pleased with the results of my current treatment.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~20 spots leftby Mar 2025