Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Behavioural Change Techniques for Physical Activity and Exercise Adherence Among People With Parkinson's

Lead Sponsor:

University College Cork

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Many people with Parkinson's (PwP) experience many barriers to reaching the recommended dosage of exercise. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility of behavioural change support techniques...

Detailed Description

Background: Parkinson's is a common progressive neurological condition characterized by motor and non-motor deficits. Physical activity and exercise can improve health, but many people with Parkinson'...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (Early Stages of Parkinson's H\&Y Stage 1-3)
  • Ability to drive or obtain transport that will drop and collect at the health centre.
  • Ability to independently walk (with or without a walking aid)
  • Reported by the referring healthcare provider or carer as able to follow instructions and carry out the exercise program independently at home.

Exclusion

  • • A diagnosis of atypical Parkinson's (e.g., progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, etc) or vascular Parkinsonism or drug-induced parkinsonism
  • Previously completed the PEEP program.
  • Had a hospital admission \< 6 weeks ago.
  • Immobility, or are a wheelchair-user.
  • Severe visual or auditory impairment
  • Serious medical conditions in major organs (heart, lung, or kidney) or other illnesses which prevent independent ambulation or safe exercise.
  • Been identified as a high falls risk (identified during the pre-screening using objective measure the Short Physical Performance Battery (a score of ≤6 indicates a higher fall risk in old adults27) and subjective reporting of frequent falls in the past six months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 10 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06192628

Start Date

September 10 2023

End Date

January 31 2024

Last Update

January 5 2024

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St Marys Primary Care Centre

Cork, Ireland, T12 X70A