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Exploratory Study of Different Doses of Endurance Exercise in People With Parkinson Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Moderate Exercise, Vigorous Exercise, and 1 other intervention for Parkinson Disease. Completed, enrolled 128 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of exercise on patients who have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD). The investigators are going to test two levels of exercise (moderate to vigorous) against no exercise. The investigators think that exercise may reduce the symptoms the of PD, and the investigators hope to learn what level of exercise will offer the most benefit.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Endurance exercise at 60 - 65% heart rate (HR) max,4x/wk for 6 months.
Endurance exercise at 80-85% HR max, 4x/wk for 6 months.
No-exercise control (i.e., usual care);