Effects of Nordic Walking Exercise on Gait, Motor/Non-motor Symptoms, and Exercise Biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease

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Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Nordic pole walking exercise on walking function, movement and non-movement Parkinson-related symptoms, and certain exercise-related chemical indicators (bio-markers) in people with Parkinson's disease. This study will examine both the immediate and long-term effects of Nordic walking (NW) exercise on walking function, PD symptoms and exercise bio-markers after a supervised and individually progressed 6-week NW exercise training period and after a 3-month independent NW exercise phase. NW, as a task- specific exercise with higher energy demands than regular walking, has good practicality for independent walking exercise once the training program is completed. Therefore, this study will also examine independent NW exercise engagement after a supervised training program to assess feasibility and sustainability of this mode of task-specific aerobic exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04237025

Run by

Grand Valley State University

People needed

12

Starts

2021-02-15

Expected to finish

2021-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2022-03-31

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson disease
• Parkinson medications and dosing must be unchanged over the past month
• Must be residing in the community (eg... not supportive living or skilled nursing facility)
• Must have the ability to safely and continuously ambulate a minimum distance of 500 feet independently without an assistive device
• Must have the ability to ascend and descend a full flight of stairs with or without the use of railings with no more than stand by assistance
• Must have functional vision with or without corrective lens for safe outdoor mobility

You may not qualify if…

• Must have no other neurologic diagnoses (such as brain injury, multiple sclerosis or stroke)
• Must have no significant comorbidities (cardiorespiratory conditions, orthopedic conditions, or recent orthopedic surgery) that would limit their ability to safely participate in an intensive walking exercise program
• Must not have cognitive impairment as determined by a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score below 21 points
• Must not have had recent deep brain stimulation (DBS) (within last 3 months) or planned DBS in next 4 months
• Must not be previously trained in Nordic Walking technique And are currently engaged in moderate intensity Nordic Walking exercise at least 3 days per week

Where it is running

• Grand Valley State University — Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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