Low Versus High Load Training and Parkinson's Disease

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Conditions studied: Activity, Motor

In brief

This study will compare the effects of high-load resistance training to low-load resistance training, on measures of muscle strength and power and tests of daily performance in older adults with Parkinson's disease.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07378813

Run by

University of Miami

People needed

60

Starts

2026-01-30

Expected to finish

2027-05-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-02

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Parkinson's Disease Hoehn \& Yahr Stages 1-3
• Able to walk 50m unassisted
• Able to understand and communicate in English
• A Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score above 18

You may not qualify if…

• Uncontrolled cardiovascular or other neuromuscular disease that prevent participation in a training program
• Any systemic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious concomitant medical illness
• Unresolved injury or surgery to the upper or lower limbs that prevents weight training.

Where it is running

• Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging — Coral Gables, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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