Effects of an Independent Walking Program With Walking Poles in People With Parkinson Disease

Part of paid clinical trials in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Sponsor
East Tennessee State University
Study ID
NCT07551661
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Independent walking program using walking poles — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will independently walk at least 3 times a week for 8 weeks using walking poles
  • Independent walking program without walking poles — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will independently walk at least 3 times a week for 8 weeks without walking poles

Study Details

Study Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare changes in walking in people with Parkinson disease after an 8-week independent walking program with or without using walking poles. Major parts of the Study: Before the walking program: Measurements will be taken of you while you are walking. You will be given tests and questionnaires about your movement and thinking. You will be trained on how to use walking poles. Independent walking program: You will be asked to walk at least 3 times each week for 8 weeks and keep a log of your walking. If you are in the walking pole group, you will walk with the poles. After the walking program: Your walking, movement, and thinking measurements will be collected as before the walking program. Follow-up: The same measures of walking, movement, and thinking will be taken 3-months after ending the walking program.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 30, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2026
Completion
Jan 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Walking Poles
    Participants who will be using walking poles during the independent walking program
  • Active Comparator: No Walking Poles
    Participants who will not be using walking poles during the independent walking program

Primary Outcome Measure

Six Minute Walk Test [ Time Frame: Prior to initiation of 8 week walking program, immediately upon completion, and 3 months after completion. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson CityTennessee37614
Tiffany Salido, PT, DPT, PhD
[email protected]
423-439-8727
[email protected]
8284235390
Tiffany Salido, PT, DPT, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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