Community walking program for people with Parkinson's disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program investigates the feasibility of a 6-month community walking initiative for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners in the greater Saint Louis area. Participants will engage in weekly organized walking groups at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, utilizing Nordic walking poles to enhance their experience. The program aims to promote physical activity and social connectedness, with participants wearing smartwatches to track their step counts in real-time. Supervised by walking group leaders from Saint Louis University, the initiative encourages accountability and community engagement among participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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).

Where it's running

• Integrated Health and Movement Science Laboratory, Saint Louis University
  St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jason K Longhurst, DPT, PHD
• Email: jason.longhurst@health.slu.edu
• Phone: 314-977-8533

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.