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Social support for physical activity for Parkinson's Disease

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Recruiting

Led By Cristina Colón-Semenza, PhD

Research Sponsored by UConn Health

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Scoring ≥ 29 on Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS)

On a stable course of PD medications without any plans for change over the next 3 months

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up after completion of peer training (2 to 3 weeks) and after completion of the intervention (8 weeks)

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Study Summary

This trial aims to adapt/determine feasibility of a peer-supported physical activity program and its effects on people with Parkinson's. Participants will wear monitors, watch videos, connect w/ peers, & attend classes for 8 weeks.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older Latino and Latina adults with Parkinson's Disease. Participants will engage in a peer-supported physical activity program, using mobile health tools like Fitbit and attending virtual exercise classes. They must be willing to wear an activity monitor and attend educational sessions.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of a training program where participants support each other's physical activities through weekly virtual meetings and use of mobile health devices. It aims to see if this approach can improve their physical activity levels, motivation, mood, and confidence.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves socially supported physical activity rather than medication or medical procedures, side effects are minimal but may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or fatigue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My cognitive function score is 29 or higher.

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My Parkinson's disease medication will not change for the next 3 months.

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I am 50 years old or older.

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I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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I can walk by myself for 10 minutes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ after completion of peer training (2 to 3 weeks) and after completion of the intervention (8 weeks)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~after completion of peer training (2 to 3 weeks) and after completion of the intervention (8 weeks)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and after completion of peer training (2 to 3 weeks) and after completion of the intervention (8 weeks) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Feasibility of Peer Support for physical activity

Feasibility of Peer Training as measured by Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), and Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)

Secondary outcome measures

Depression and Apathy Screening

Motivation of physical activity measurement

Objective measurement of physical activity

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Social support for physical activityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Socially supported (peer, family and group) physical activity group.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH

2,701 Previous Clinical Trials

7,506,830 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH

1,675 Previous Clinical Trials

28,020,865 Total Patients Enrolled

UConn HealthLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

60,601 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are any additional participants being accepted for this scientific experiment?

"Affirmative. As per the content hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is actively recruiting individuals and was first posted in November 16th 2023; subsequently updated on December 11th 2023. The trial requires a total of twenty participants to be enrolled from one medical centre."

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How many individuals are partaking in the experiment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is presently enrolling participants. Initially posted on November 16th 2023 and last updated December 11th 2023, the trial requires twenty individuals across a single site."

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What is the primary goal of this medical experiment?

"The primary aim of this research, which will be monitored during the completion of peer instruction (2-3 weeks) and following implementation of intervention strategies (8 weeks), is to evaluate the feasibility of a Peer Support program for physical activity. Secondary outcomes investigated include Motivation for Physical Activity assessed by Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire; Quality Of Life checked through Parkinson disease Questionnaire-39; as well as Depression & Apathy Screening utilizing Geriatric Depression Scale & Lille Apathy Rating Scale respectively."

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Recent research and studies

JAMA NeurologyJournal

Effect of High-intensity Treadmill Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients with De Novo Parkinson Disease

Schenkman, Margaret, Charity G. Moore, Wendy M. Kohrt, Deborah A. Hall, Anthony Delitto, Cynthia L. Comella, Deborah A. Josbeno, et al.. 2018. “Effect of High-intensity Treadmill Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients with De Novo Parkinson Disease”. JAMA Neurology. American Medical Association (AMA). doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.3517.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationJournal

Feasibility of a Virtual Exercise Coach to Promote Walking in Community-dwelling Persons with Parkinson Disease

Ellis, Terry, Nancy K. Latham, Tamara R. DeAngelis, Cathi A. Thomas, Marie Saint-Hilaire, and Timothy W. Bickmore. 2013. “Feasibility of a Virtual Exercise Coach to Promote Walking in Community-dwelling Persons with Parkinson Disease”. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/phm.0b013e31828cd466.

Implementation ScienceJournal

Psychometric Assessment of Three Newly Developed Implementation Outcome Measures

Weiner, Bryan J., Cara C. Lewis, Cameo Stanick, Byron J. Powell, Caitlin N. Dorsey, Alecia S. Clary, Marcella H. Boynton, and Heather Halko. 2017. “Psychometric Assessment of Three Newly Developed Implementation Outcome Measures”. Implementation Science. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1186/s13012-017-0635-3.

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