RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07141849

Periodization and Parkinson's Disease

Comparison of Changes in Neuromuscular and Functional Performance Due to Block Periodization or Traditional Power Training in Persons With Parkinson's Disease.


Sponsor

University of Miami

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training to periodized training, which includes cycle of hypertrophy, strength and power, on measures of muscle strength and power and tests of daily performance in older adults with Parkinson's disease.


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is investigating the best way to structure exercise training programs for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to find out whether periodized exercise (varying the intensity and type of exercise over time) provides better benefits than standard exercise routines. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at stage 1–3 (mild to moderate) - You are able to walk at least 50 meters without help - You can understand and communicate in English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have uncontrolled heart disease or another neurological or muscle condition that prevents you from safely exercising - You have rheumatoid arthritis or another systemic inflammatory or autoimmune condition - You have an unresolved injury or recent surgery affecting your arms or legs that would prevent weight training Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPower Resistance Training

Participants will receive a total of twenty-four 45-minutes in-person training sessions, twice per week using three sets of eight repetitions per set. During training participants will be allowed 1-minute rests between sets. Exercises will include six upper-body exercises and five lower-body exercises.

BEHAVIORALPeriodized Resistance Training

Participants will receive three weeks of hypertrophy training to increase muscle size followed by six weeks of strength training, and then three weeks of power training twice per week for a total of twenty-four 45-minutes in-person training sessions. During training participants will be allowed 1-minute rests between sets. Exercises will include six upper-body exercises and five lower-body exercises.


Locations(1)

Laboratory of Neuromuscular Research and Active Aging

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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