Exercise and thinking in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve thinking skills in people with Parkinson's. If you are willing to exercise in a group, this trial might help you understand the benefits of exercise.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (the kind with no known cause).
- You must be 40 years old or older.
- You must be willing and able to join high-intensity exercise classes (HIIT).
- You must not have a serious brain condition like stroke, epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis.
- You should not already be exercising heavily (like high-intensity 3+ times a week or moderate 5+ times a week).
- Your Parkinson's must be at a stage where you can still move around without help (Hoehn & Yahr stage 3 or less).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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