What is the 10,000 Step Club studying for Parkinson's disease?

The 10,000 Step Club is studying a community walking program designed to increase physical activity and reduce loneliness and fear of falling in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers aim to see if walking once a week using Nordic poles can help participants reach 10,000 steps per day and improve their quality of life. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is leading this study.

Who may be eligible for this Parkinson's disease clinical trial?

Adults aged 30 to 85 with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a neurologist may be eligible. Participants must be able to walk independently and willing to join a 6-month walking program. People with certain health conditions that limit exercise or dementia are excluded. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this Parkinson's disease clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the walking program and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. Personal costs like travel may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants can join without paying for the program itself.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 30Years - 85Years

All Genders

ID06605183

10,000 STEP CLUB Community Walking Program to Decrease Sedentary Behavior, Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior, Loneliness, and Social Isolation in Parkinsons Disease

Led by University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Updated on 2024-09-20

Participants Needed

Research Sites

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Total Duration

AI-Summary

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.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

10,000 Step Club: Community Walking Program for People with Parkinson's Disease

Who Can Participate

Age: 30Years - 85Years

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

30 to 85 years old
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist
Able to walk independently with or without a walking aid (e.g., cane, walker)
Willing to participate in a 6-month walking program

You will not qualify if you...

Health conditions limiting exercise participation (e.g., heart problems, uncontrolled blood pressure, exercise-induced asthma)
Dementia as determined by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Poor walking ability based on the Timed Up and Go Test at initial assessment

Research Team

Merrill R Landers, DPT, PhD

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