Telehealth Physical Activity Support for Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: San Jose State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Pre-Active PD is a randomized controlled feasibility study to evaluate the implementation of a telehealth-delivered physical activity behavior change intervention for people with early-mid stage Parkinson's disease. The program utilizes occupational therapists to provide one-to-one individualized support to facilitate and optimize exercise uptake as part of their disease self-management. The structure of the intervention is based on previous research in neurodegenerative disease including Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people with early to mid-stage Parkinson's disease who can move around indoors and outdoors without help. They must be cleared medically or complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, and not already doing aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days.

Inclusion Criteria

I can walk indoors and outdoors without help or devices.

I have been diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson's disease.

I have been cleared for physical activity by completing the PAR-Q or getting a doctor's approval.

Exclusion Criteria

I have had a stroke or other neurological conditions.

I do not have any injuries that would stop me from exercising.

Participant Groups

The study tests a telehealth physical activity program delivered by occupational therapists versus standard disease management education. It aims to see if the program helps people with Parkinson's increase their physical activity as part of managing their condition.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Occupational therapy intervention groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive 6 telehealth coaching sessions and 8 brief email or text check-ins over the course of 4 months. Participants will also receive a Fitbit and Engage PD Workbook.

Group II: Disease management education groupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive online educational videos that they can watch at their own convenience over the course of 4 months. There will be up to 6 hours of content, and the links to these online videos will be provided via email. Following completion of the study, individuals in this group will receive an Engage PD Workbook and one OT coaching session, if they choose to.