Comparing online self-management and on-site training for early 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online self-management program versus on-site task-related training for individuals with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Participants aged 45-70 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group receiving no treatment, an online self-management program group, or an on-site training group. Each intervention will occur twice a week for a total of 12 sessions, focusing on improving activity participation and quality of life. The study will also assess the impact of motor and non-motor symptoms on daily activities.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

1. Willingness to sign the informed consent form.
2. Age between 45 and 70 years, with mild idiopathic Parkinson's disease and Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-2.
3. No cognitive impairment.
4. No severe depression that could affect the motivation to participate in the study.
5. No history of shoulder dislocation or fracture that could affect body proprioception.
6. No diseases that could affect the ability to reach for objects, such as stroke.
7. No diseases that could affect peripheral sensation, such as diabetes.
8. No severe tremors; patients whose hands, when relaxed and placed on the apparatus, still exhibit significant tremor interfering with the experiment will not be included.
9. Able to follow instructions and complete the assessment process.
10. Have not received physical or occupational therapy in the past year.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Other central nervous system diseases, such as stroke.
2. Have major surgery on the head or upper limbs.
3. Inability to perform the reaching task while sitting.

Where it's running

• Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  Linkou District, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kuan-yi Li, PhD — Chang Gung University
• Study coordinator: Kuan-yi Li, PhD
• Email: kyli@mail.cgu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886 32118800

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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.