RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07264114

Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training for Parkinson's Disease

The Effect of Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training on Balance, Physical Function, and Sarcopenia in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

Sponsor

Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute

Enrollment

56 participants

Start Date

Dec 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Summary

This randomized, single-center, parallel-group superiority trial will evaluate the effect of an 8-week aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program on balance, physical function, and sarcopenia-related outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). The intervention aims to deliver Tabata-style aquatic HIIT (3 sessions/week) in a therapeutic pool to determine adherence and preliminary efficacy compared with standard care (no structured exercise program).

Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether high-intensity interval training done in water (aquatic HIIT) can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, muscle strength, and overall physical function. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 55 years old or older - You have Parkinson's disease at a moderate stage (stages 2–3 on the Hoehn and Yahr scale) - You have balance difficulties or reduced muscle mass - Your doctor has cleared you to participate in physical exercise - You have not had a heart attack in the past 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have unstable heart conditions such as uncontrolled chest pain, heart failure, or irregular heartbeat - You have an active infection or are acutely unwell - Your blood sugar levels are poorly controlled - You experience shortness of breath at rest or with everyday activities - You cannot sit, stand, or walk (even with a walking aid) - You have severe pain in your muscles or joints even at rest Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAquatic HIIT with adherence/support package

The participants in the behavioral component will receive the same supervised aquatic HIIT program described above plus structured behavioral/support measures to maximize adherence and safety. These include: an initial individual education session explaining benefits/risks and protocol; supervised real-time feedback during each session from exercise specialists; flexible scheduling options to accommodate participants; weekly review of attendance and brief motivational follow-up (phone call or in-person) for participants with missed sessions; individualized adjustments to intensity/duration based on participant feedback and safety; and documentation of reasons for non-attendance. All behavioral/support activities are delivered by trained research staff and exercise physiologists and are recorded in session logs. (These measures are drawn from the protocol's adherence and retention strategies.)