10,000 Step Club A 6-Month Community Walking Program Using Nordic Poles for People with Parkinsons Disease in Las Vegas

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate a 6-month community walking program called the 10,000 Step Club 10KSC for people with Parkinsons disease PD and their caregivers in Las Vegas, Nevada. The program focuses on increasing physical activity, reducing sedentary behavior, fear of falling, loneliness, and social isolation among participants. It is designed to encourage connection among people with PD and promote accountability for reaching a goal of 10,000 steps per day. Participants will join one of three weekly walking groups held in local parks across the Las Vegas valley. Each group, led by University of Nevada, Las Vegas physical therapy students, will meet once a week for a 60-minute walk using Nordic walking poles to support stability and posture. Participants will receive a step watch to track their daily steps in real-time and may attend additional walking sessions if desired. The program is offered in English and Spanish and includes an incentive system to motivate participants. During the study, participants will be assessed before and after the 6-month program. Researchers will monitor daily average step counts, fear of falling avoidance behavior, social isolation, loneliness, and self-efficacy. They will also evaluate the programs feasibility, safety, and diversity of enrollment. The total participation time is 6 months, with ongoing encouragement to increase physical activity while fostering social connections among people with Parkinsons disease.

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