RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05298150

Remote Dynamic Cycling for the Customized Off-site Rehab in Parkinson's Disease


Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

72 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This research will develop novel and accessible way to deliver effective and customized rehab to those suffering from common and devastating neurodegenerative condition called Parkinson's disease. The investigators will examine the efficacy of novel rehab technique that can be monitored and modified in real-time but over virtual interface using a remotely located device in a paradigm called dynamic cycling. This technology will benefit thousands of Veterans who need customized and cost-effective rehab but cannot travel to specialized facilities due to inevitable limitations such as pandemics or because of lack of resources, social support, frailty, or home-bound status.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests a remote cycling exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease. Instead of going to a clinic, participants use a stationary bike at home. The goal is to see if this personalized off-site rehab can improve movement and quality of life. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease using standard criteria - Your Parkinson's symptoms are in an early-to-moderate stage (Hoehn & Yahr I–III when off medication) - Your medication has been stable for at least 6 months - You can give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant memory or thinking problems (low cognitive test score) - You have significant depression or anxiety - You have a history of stroke, birth brain injury, or an atypical form of Parkinsonism - You have untreated heart disease or chest pain symptoms Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERDynamic cycling

The dynamic cycling involves smart bike that changes according to participants' performance.

OTHERForced cycling

The same smart bike as used for dynamic cycling, but its adaptive capacity will be disabled. In this case, the bike will behave as standard exercise stationary bike. It will not change its performance according to participants' response.


Locations(1)

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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