Parkinson Disease and Exercise Snacks

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA · Mar 31, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Parkinson Disease and Exercise Snacks," is studying a new way to help people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) stay active. The researchers want to see if short bursts of exercise, which they call "exercise snacks," can make it easier for individuals to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. These snacks are quick, vigorous activities that don’t require special equipment and can be done anywhere, making it more accessible for those who may struggle with traditional exercise due to fatigue or mobility issues.

To participate in this study, you need to be an adult (19 years or older) with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and have the approval of your doctor to exercise. You should also be able to move independently, at least to some degree, and have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet for tracking your progress. Unfortunately, if you have other health conditions that limit your ability to exercise, or if you're using a walker or cane, you might not be eligible. Participants will engage in these short exercise sessions and help the researchers learn how effective and feasible this approach is for future studies. This trial is not yet recruiting, but it aims to pave the way for broader research on improving activity levels in people with Parkinson's Disease.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults (19 years of age or older) with Clinically Established PD (Postuma et al., 2015).
• • Medically cleared to exercise by their physician.
• • A score of ≤3 on the modified Hoehn \& Yahr scale (i.e. physically independent, may have unilateral or bilateral clinical signs, including mild impairment of postural reflexes).
• • Have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection for intervention delivery and tracking.
• • Exclusion criteria
• • Comorbid condition with physical disability preventing participation in exercise (i.e., that cannot be accommodated with modifications to the prescribed exercise).
• • A score of \>=4 on the modified Hoehn \& Yahr scale (meaning they may be able to stand or walk but are not physically independent; this typically includes a need for gait aids such as a cane or walker)
• • No access to reliable internet connection.
• • Are currently participating in another clinical trial that would interfere with the study procedures described.
• • Have a scheduled event (e.g. medical or surgical procedure, prolonged travel in the next 3-4 months) that would interrupt participation in the study.