Comparing online self-management and on-site training for early Parkinson's disease
Comparing the Effectiveness of Online Self-management Program and On-site Task-related Training for People With Early Stage Parkinson's Disease on Activity Participation and Quality of Life
This study tests whether an online self-management program or on-site training helps people with early Parkinson's disease improve their daily activities and quality of life better than no treatment at all.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Linkou District) |
| Trial ID | NCT06248073 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 45-70 with mild idiopathic Parkinson's disease and no significant cognitive impairment.
Not a fit: Patients with severe tremors, other central nervous system diseases, or recent physical/occupational therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life and daily functioning for patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that interventions like exercise training and self-management can improve daily activities in Parkinson's patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Linkou District
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.