Can adding arm workouts to leg exercises boost Parkinson's recovery?

NCT ID NCT06576817

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding arm and hand exercises to leg exercises during high-intensity circuit training helps people with Parkinson's disease more than leg exercises alone. Sixty-four participants completed eight exercise classes. Researchers measured changes in reaction time, balance, walking speed, endurance, and quality of life. The goal is to find the best exercise approach to improve daily function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: high-intensity circuit exercise classes
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective exercise program for people with Parkinson's that improves both mobility and daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's. Exercise benefits can vary widely, and the study does not test a drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Yakima, Washington, 98901, United States

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