In-home Cycling for Parkinson's Disease
Trial Summary
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment In-home Cycling for Parkinson's Disease?
Is in-home cycling safe for people with Parkinson's disease?
How does in-home cycling treatment differ from other treatments for Parkinson's disease?
In-home cycling for Parkinson's disease is unique because it allows patients to engage in exercise at home, potentially increasing accessibility and adherence compared to facility-based programs. This treatment focuses on high-cadence cycling, which has been shown to improve motor symptoms like tremor and bradykinesia (slowness of movement) in Parkinson's patients, offering a non-drug approach to managing symptoms.23568
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study seeks to examine the reach and maintenance of an in-home cycling program for underserved individuals with Parkinson disease and to determine the effectiveness of a 6-month in-home, progressive, tele-exercise cycling program and 3-month health coach follow-up for those same participants.
Research Team
Kristen A Pickett, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with Parkinson's Disease who are underserved and interested in an at-home cycling program. Participants will engage in a 6-month tele-exercise cycling routine, followed by a 3-month period with optional health coaching.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in a 6-month in-home, progressive, tele-exercise cycling program with social interaction via Skype
Follow-up
Participants receive a 3-month follow-up with a health coach to discuss maintenance efforts and motivation
Follow-up (No Health Coach)
Participants are contacted monthly to record falls, with no discussion of ongoing exercise
Treatment Details
Interventions
- In-home Cycling
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor