Light vs. heavy weight training for Parkinson's disease
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two types of weight training (lifting lighter weights versus heavier weights) in people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to see which approach best improves movement, strength, and daily function.
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Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease at an early to moderate stage (Hoehn & Yahr stage 1, 2, or 3).
- You can walk 50 meters (about half a football field) without help from another person or a walker.
- You are able to understand and speak English well enough for the study instructions.
- You have passed a short thinking-and-memory test (called MoCA) with a score above 18.
- You do not have any uncontrolled heart, blood vessel, or muscle/nerve condition that would make exercise unsafe.
- You do not have a current injury or recent surgery on your arms or legs that prevents weight lifting.
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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