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New treatment option for Parkinson Disease (PD)
Official title Steps Against the Burden of Parkinson's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07057219
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Parkinson's Disease Treadmill Training RCT Summary Parkinson's disease (PD) affects over 10 million people globally. Despite optimal pharmacological treatment, approximately 70% of individuals experience unstable gait and falls, leading to loss of confidence, social isolation, fractures, and frequent hospitalisations.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of PD according to the MDS Criteria
- Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III;
- Movement Disorder Society-sponsored version of the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) gait sub-score of 1 or more
- Signed informed consent to participation
You likely can't join if
- Any known general health condition likely to interfere with or to pose a contraindication to non-medically supervised physical exercise.
- Moderate or severe depression (BDI-II ≥18)
- Cognitive impairment which may preclude the possibility to provide a fully informed consent to enrolment.
- Linguistic comprehension capacity less than 75% in ordinary conversation
- Severe psychiatric comorbidity which may interfere with compliance to the study protocol
- History of or current status of substance dependency
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of PD according to the MDS Criteria
- Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III;
- Movement Disorder Society-sponsored version of the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) gait sub-score of 1 or more
- Signed informed consent to participation
- Any known general health condition likely to interfere with or to pose a contraindication to non-medically supervised physical exercise.
- Moderate or severe depression (BDI-II ≥18)
- Cognitive impairment which may preclude the possibility to provide a fully informed consent to enrolment.
- Linguistic comprehension capacity less than 75% in ordinary conversation
- Severe psychiatric comorbidity which may interfere with compliance to the study protocol
- History of or current status of substance dependency
- Unable to walk less than 1 floor
- Thoracic pain in the last 4 weeks
- Currently enrolled in other treatment studies
- Implanted Deep Brain Stimulation device
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Randwick, New South Wales, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.