RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04804202

Virtual Cycling Environments for Persons With Parkinson Disease

Virtual Cycling Environments (VCYCLE) Increases Exercise Intensity of Persons With Parkinson Disease

Sponsor

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 8, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Summary

This study asks three questions about Persons with Parkinson Disease that use a bicycle for exercise. 1. Does the use of virtual reality increase the intensity and and enjoyment of the experience compared to bicycling without virtual reality? 2. Does the way in which the bicycling (interval compared to continous) is performed affect the experience? 3. How does the way the virtual reality is delivered (with goggles or projected on a screen) affect the experience?

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether cycling in a virtual reality environment (using immersive video during stationary bike exercise) is more motivating and effective than regular stationary cycling for improving movement and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease - You have mild to moderate Parkinson's symptoms (Hoehn and Yahr stages II-III) - You are between 45 and 75 years old - You are able to ride a stationary upright bicycle **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe heart or lung disease - You have uncontrolled diabetes - You have a recent injury or other condition that prevents safe cycling - You are unable to give informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERBicycling with and without virtual reality

In one session: Exercise intensity and enjoyment are measured while participants bicycle in a virtual compared to non-virtual environment. Cycling takes places in two modes continous and interval. In a second session exercise intensity and enjoyment are compared during bicycling with virtual reality presented in two different ways.