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Step Up to PD: A Community-based Walking Program for People With Parkinson's Disease

RecruitingNAAges 30 Years - 85 YearsAllSt. Louis University
NCT06859528 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will investigate the feasibility of a 6-month community walking program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners in greater Saint Louis, Missouri region. The walking program will consist of weekly, organized walking groups at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Participants in the program will use Nordic walking poles during the walks. The walking group(s) will meet once per week and will be supervised by walking group leaders from Saint Louis University. Participants will be given a smart watch to wear that will help step counts will be tracked in real-time. The program is designed to get people with Parkinson's disease out of their homes, cultivate a culture of connection with others with Parkinson's disease, and to be collectively accountable for a common goal toward increasing their physical and social engagement in their communities.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 30-85 years old * Neurologist-diagnosed Parkinson's disease * Able to walk independently with or without a walking aid (e.g., cane, walker) * Willing to participate in study for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Health diagnosis that would limit exercise participation (e.g., heart problems, uncontrolled blood pressure, exercise-induced asthma). * Additional neurologic disease or injury beyond Parkinson's disease. * Evidence of significant cognitive impairment. This will be determined by completing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment * Participants with poor walking ability (determined using the Timed Up and Go Test during initial testing).
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What it tests

  • Community Walking Program
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Where

1 site
Integrated Health and Movement Science Laboratory, Saint Louis University
St Louis, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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