RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05410392

Telemedicine Intervention in Patients With Chronic Pain in PD

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

166 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease

Summary

Pain is a very common and disabling symptom in Parkinson's disease, yet it is often untreated. This study will assess the impact of home-based physical and cognitive exercise interventions to reduce pain in this disease. This approach would offer an easily implemented and affordable way to encourage and maintain use of these interventions by patients virtually indefinitely through remote access technology. The study findings may help VA clinicians provide optimal care for the many Veterans with Parkinson's disease and chronic pain.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a telemedicine (video or phone-based) care program to help people with Parkinson's disease manage chronic pain. Pain is a common but often undertreated symptom in Parkinson's, and this study explores whether remote support can make a difference. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (not caused by other conditions) - You show at least 2 of the 3 main Parkinson's symptoms: resting tremor, muscle rigidity, or slowness of movement - Your symptoms respond to dopaminergic medication (like levodopa) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have unstable chest pain (angina pectoris) - You had a heart attack in the past 6 months - You have a history of serious irregular heart rhythms requiring ongoing treatment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPhysical exercise intervention

Home-based physical exercise with the use of a stationary recumbent style bike.

BEHAVIORALCognitive exercise intervention

Home-based cognitive exercise with the use of smartphone to complete cognitive activities.

BEHAVIORALHealth education

Provision of general information about a variety of topics

Locations(1)

VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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