Exercise as medicine: new trial tests if running slows Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT04284436

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether high-intensity treadmill exercise can slow the worsening of motor symptoms in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. 370 participants who have not yet started Parkinson's medication will be assigned to either moderate or high-intensity treadmill workouts four times a week for 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in movement symptoms and brain dopamine activity to see if exercise can help control the disease.

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  • Boston University (Charles River Campus)

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Cleveland Clinic

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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  • Columbia University Medical Center

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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  • Emory University

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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  • Iowa State University

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    Ames, Iowa, 50011, United States

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  • Kent State University

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    Kent, Ohio, 44240, United States

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  • Louisiana State University

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    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803, United States

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  • Morehouse School of Medicine

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30310, United States

  • Northwestern University

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Ohio Health

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States

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    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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  • Rush University Medical Center

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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  • UT Health San Antonio

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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  • University of Alberta

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  • University of California, San Francisco

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    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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  • University of Cincinnati

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221, United States

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  • University of Colorado, Denver

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80204, United States

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  • University of Florida

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    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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  • University of Michigan

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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  • University of Minnesota

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

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  • University of Utah

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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  • Washington University St. Louis

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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