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NCT06859528 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Step Up to PD: A Community-based Walking Program for People With Parkinson's Disease

A NA study of Parkinson Disease and Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic, sponsored by St. Louis University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06859528 is a NA study of Parkinson Disease and Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic that is actively recruiting participants, run by St. Louis University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 5,326-participant average among 297 other Parkinson Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06859528, a NA study of Parkinson Disease and Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by St. Louis University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will investigate the feasibility of a 6-month community walking program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners in greater Saint Louis, Missouri region. The walking program will consist of weekly, organized walking groups at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Participants in the program will use Nordic walking poles during the walks. The walking group(s) will meet once per week and will be supervised by walking group leaders from Saint Louis University. Participants will be given a smart watch to wear that will help step counts will be tracked in real-time. The program is designed to get people with Parkinson's disease out of their homes, cultivate a culture of connection with others with Parkinson's disease, and to be collectively accountable for a common goal toward increasing their physical and social engagement in their communities.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Community Walking Program

Study Locations (1)

Missouri

  • Integrated Health and Movement Science Laboratory, Saint Louis University - St Louis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-04-01
Est. Completion 2027-09-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

St. Louis University

107 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06859528

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06859528 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 5,326-participant average among 297 other Parkinson Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The listed sponsor is St. Louis University, which has 107 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Parkinson Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Community Walking Program is the first listed.

NCT06859528 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06859528 about?

NCT06859528 is a clinical study titled "Step Up to PD: A Community-based Walking Program for People With Parkinson's Disease". This study will investigate the feasibility of a 6-month community walking program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners in greater Saint Louis, Missouri region. The walking program will consist of weekly, organized walking groups at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Partici...

What is the current status of trial NCT06859528?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-04-01. Estimated completion is 2027-09-30.

What conditions does trial NCT06859528 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Parkinson Disease, Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06859528?

The interventions under investigation include: Community Walking Program (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06859528?

This trial is sponsored by St. Louis University, which has 107 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06859528 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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