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High-intensity Interval Circuit Training in People With Parkinson Disease

Description

The goal of the study is to compare different types of high intensity circuit exercises over an 8-class training series in people with Parkinson disease. The main question it aims to answer is: -Does including arm and hand exercises with leg exercises improve reaction time, balance, functional measures, gait speed and quality of life? This group will be compared to a group that only does leg exercises. Participants will be asked to participate in 8 high intensity circuit exercise classes.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of the study is to compare different types of high intensity circuit exercises over an 8-class training series in people with Parkinson disease. The main question it aims to answer is: -Does including arm and hand exercises with leg exercises improve reaction time, balance, functional measures, gait speed and quality of life? This group will be compared to a group that only does leg exercises. Participants will be asked to participate in 8 high intensity circuit exercise classes.

Comparison of High-intensity Interval Circuit Training With Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Training Versus Lower Extremity Training Alone in People With Parkinson Disease

High-intensity Interval Circuit Training in People With Parkinson Disease

Condition
Parkinson Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Yakima

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima, Washington, United States, 98901

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
  • * Hoehn and Yahr level of 1 to 3
  • * ability to walk independently with or without an assistive device
  • * obtain medical clearance to participate in moderate or vigorous exercise.
  • * diagnosis of any neurological disease other than PD (including but not limited to stroke, dementia, and multiple sclerosis; mild cognitive impairment is not excluded)
  • * bone instability (non-consolidated fractures, unstable spinal column, severe osteoporosis)
  • * muscle or ligament tears
  • * uncontrolled hypertension
  • * uncontrolled diabetes
  • * severe cardiovascular disease that impairs walking or exercise
  • * a major change in medication during the study training period (pre-test to post-test)

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences,

Tiffany B Salido, DPT, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Study Record Dates

2026-08