Parkinson's patients test walking poles for better mobility

NCT ID NCT07551661

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: East Tennessee State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using walking poles during an 8-week independent walking program can improve walking, movement, and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. Forty participants will walk at least three times a week, either with or without poles. Researchers will measure changes in walking distance, speed, and balance before, after, and three months following the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: walking poles
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve walking and balance for people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The walking program is short (8 weeks), and results may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's. There is no guarantee of improvement.

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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 (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

East Tennessee State University
RECRUITING

Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614, United States

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