Can exercise boost walking in Parkinson's patients with muscle loss?

NCT ID NCT07165106

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding resistance or aerobic exercise to standard rehab helps walking and muscle strength in people with Parkinson's disease who also have muscle loss (sarcopenia). 32 participants were assigned to either resistance or aerobic exercise for 6 weeks. The goal was to see improvements in mobility, gait speed, and strength.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise (resistance and aerobic)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better exercise programs to improve walking and muscle function in people with Parkinson's disease and muscle loss.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Parkinson disease Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE (DISORDER) SARCOPENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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