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NCT01955889 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Mobile Health Technology to Promote Physical Activity in Persons With Parkinson Disease
A NA study, sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT01955889: Completed NA study, sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus.
NCT01955889 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston University Charles River Campus. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01955889, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Persons with Parkinson Disease (PD) face significant declines in function resulting in greater disability. Function can improve through participation in exercise, yet many people with PD are physically inactive. Given that people with PD live long lifespans following diagnosis; it is essential to include routine exercise into their lives over the long-term. Physical therapy is effective in improving function in persons with PD. However, participation in on-going physical therapy indefinitely is not a realistic option due to limited healthcare resources. Interventions using mobile health technologies allow physical therapists to stay connected to patients over time potentially improving their ability to meet the changing needs of patients with PD. Innovative approaches using mobile health technology may improve outcome; however, the effectiveness of different approaches to improve function and reduce disability in PD is unknown. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two interventions to improve function and health-related quality of life in 65 people with PD. In one study group, participants receive a home exercise program, in written format, to continue on an independent basis. In the other study group, participants are instructed to continue with an exercise program, in their home, delivered using videos of the exercises on a computer tablet device. This use of mobile-Health technology allows the physical therapist to remotely monitor participants' progress and modify the exercise program to meet the changing needs of each patient. The long-term objective of this research is to determine the most efficient and effective way to improve function that can be widely disseminated to persons with PD.
Primary Outcome
Physical activity level will be assessed using an activity monitor worn around the ankle over a 7-day period at the beginning and the end of the study
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Mobile Health Technology
- BEHAVIORAL Stretching & Strengthening Exercises
- BEHAVIORAL Walking with Pedometer
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01955889 record still lists
NCT01955889 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Mobile Health Technology is the first listed.
NCT01955889 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01955889 about?
NCT01955889 is a clinical study titled "Mobile Health Technology to Promote Physical Activity in Persons With Parkinson Disease". Persons with Parkinson Disease (PD) face significant declines in function resulting in greater disability. Function can improve through participation in exercise, yet many people with PD are physically inactive. Given that people with PD live long lifespans following diagnosis; it is essential to in...
What is the current status of trial NCT01955889?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2013-10. Estimated completion is 2015-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01955889?
The interventions under investigation include: Mobile Health Technology (BEHAVIORAL), Stretching & Strengthening Exercises (BEHAVIORAL), Walking with Pedometer (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01955889?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus, which has 104 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT01955889's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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