Resistance Training for Parkinson's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will compare the effects of high-load resistance training to low-load resistance training, on measures of muscle strength and power and tests of daily performance in older adults with Parkinson's disease.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Joseph F. Signorile, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Miami
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for older adults with Parkinson's disease who can walk 50m without help, understand and communicate in English, are in stages 1-3 of the disease's progression, and have a MoCA score above 18.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either low-load or high-load resistance training, twice per week for at least 24 sessions over 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in neuromuscular performance and functional tests after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- High-Load Resistance Training
- Low-Load Resistance Training
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether high-load or low-load resistance training is more effective at improving muscle strength, power, and daily performance tasks in those with Parkinson's disease.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Participants will receive low-load resistance training, twice per week for at least 24 sessions for up to 12 weeks.
Participants will receive high-load resistance training, twice per week for at least 24 sessions for up to 12 weeks.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Miami
Lead Sponsor
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