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NCT07551661 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of an Independent Walking Program With Walking Poles in People With Parkinson Disease
A NA study, sponsored by East Tennessee State University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT07551661: Recruiting NA study, sponsored by East Tennessee State University.
NCT07551661 is a NA study that is actively recruiting participants, run by East Tennessee State University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07551661, a NA study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by East Tennessee State University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Study Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare changes in walking in people with Parkinson disease after an 8-week independent walking program with or without using walking poles. Major parts of the Study: Before the walking program: Measurements will be taken of you while you are walking. You will be given tests and questionnaires about your movement and thinking. You will be trained on how to use walking poles. Independent walking program: You will be asked to walk at least 3 times each week for 8 weeks and keep a log of your walking. If you are in the walking pole group, you will walk with the poles. After the walking program: Your walking, movement, and thinking measurements will be collected as before the walking program. Follow-up: The same measures of walking, movement, and thinking will be taken 3-months after ending the walking program.
Primary Outcome
Measurement of distance walked in 6 minutes, a reflection of functional capacity.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Independent walking program using walking poles
- BEHAVIORAL Independent walking program without walking poles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07551661 shows while recruiting
NCT07551661 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Independent walking program using walking poles is the first listed.
NCT07551661 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07551661 about?
NCT07551661 is a clinical study titled "Effects of an Independent Walking Program With Walking Poles in People With Parkinson Disease". Study Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare changes in walking in people with Parkinson disease after an 8-week independent walking program with or without using walking poles. Major parts of the Study: Before the walking program: Measurements will be taken of you while you are walking. ...
What is the current status of trial NCT07551661?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2026-04. Estimated completion is 2027-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07551661?
The interventions under investigation include: Independent walking program using walking poles (BEHAVIORAL), Independent walking program without walking poles (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07551661?
This trial is sponsored by East Tennessee State University, which has 16 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT07551661's enrollment target sits among peer trials
40 1447th of 2000 higher than 465 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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