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Pedaling at home with a buddy: new hope for parkinson patients?

NCT ID NCT06616948

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a 6-month in-home cycling program, combined with social engagement and coaching calls, can improve daily function and sleep in people with Parkinson disease. Fourteen participants cycled at home with staff support and received follow-up calls. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and effective for underserved individuals.

What this could mean

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Active substance
in-home cycling program with social engagement and coaching calls
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, home-based exercise program that helps people with Parkinson disease manage daily activities and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires motivation and access to equipment, which may limit its reach.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of idiopathic "definite PD" based upon established criteria * vision at or corrected to 20/40 or better * ability to independently ambulate for at least 10 minutes continuously * no reported vestibular or neurological disease (stroke or muscle disease) beyond their diagnosed PD * score of greater than or equal to 78 (no evidence of dementia) on the telephone adaptation of the modified mini-mental state exam * English Speaking Exclusion Criteria: * contraindication for exercise * history of muscular or orthopedic diagnosis * inability to participate in the full duration of the study * currently exercising for 20 or more minutes per week

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Parkinson disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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