Short Exercise Bursts for People With Parkinson Disease
Tests short bursts of vigorous exercise in adults living with Parkinson disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Parkinson Disease and Exercise Snacks
Key facts
- Where
- Kelowna, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- University of British Columbia OkanaganKelowna, CanadaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of British Columbia
- Trial code
- NCT06915987
- Record updated
- 15 April 2025
- Original description
People with Parkinson's Disease (PD) benefit from exercise, but many face barriers like motor disability, fatigue, and lack of time, leading to reduced activity. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of "exercise snacks," short bursts of vigorous activity that can be done anywhere without equipment or a significant time commitment. These exercise snacks help integrate activity into daily life, making it more accessible for people with PD. The secondary goal is to evaluate the feasibility of this approach through this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to inform a larger, future RCT.Read full original descriptionShow less
Exercise Snacks for People With Parkinson Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
People with Parkinson's Disease (PD) benefit from exercise, but many face barriers like motor disability, fatigue, and lack of time, leading to reduced activity. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of "exercise snacks," short bursts of vigorous activity that can be done anywhere without equipment or a significant time commitment. These exercise snacks help integrate activity into daily life, making it more accessible for people with PD. The secondary goal is to evaluate the feasibility of this approach through this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to inform a larger, future RCT.
Inclusion: Adults (19 years of age or older) with Clinically Established PD (Postuma et al., 2015); Medically cleared to exercise by their physician; A score of ≤3 on the modified Hoehn \& Yahr scale (i.e. physically independent, may have unilateral or bilateral clinical signs, including mild impairment of postural reflexes); Have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection for intervention delivery and tracking.
Exclusion: Have a scheduled event (e.g. medical or surgical procedure, prolonged travel in the next 3-4 months) that would interrupt participation in the study; Comorbid condition with physical disability preventing participation in exercise (i.e., that cannot be accommodated with modifications to the prescribed exercise); A score of >=4 on the modified Hoehn \& Yahr scale (meaning they may be able to stand or walk but are not physically independent; this typically includes a need for gait aids such as a cane or walker); No access to reliable internet connection; Are currently participating in another clinical trial that would interfere with the study procedures described.