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Parkinson's study tests peer-powered fitness for latino seniors

NCT ID NCT06170866

Symptom relief Sponsor: UConn Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a culturally tailored program using a fitness tracker and a peer partner could help older Latino adults with Parkinson's disease become more active. Ten participants wore activity monitors, watched educational videos, met weekly with a peer online, and joined virtual exercise classes for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible, and to measure changes in physical activity, motivation, and mood.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer-supported mobile health physical activity intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, culturally tailored way to help older Latino adults with Parkinson's disease stay physically active and improve their well-being.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on technology and social support, which may not work for all individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Idiopathic Parkinson disease, * Able to walk without the assistance of another person for 10 minutes -≥ 29 on Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) * To have a close friend/family member over the age of 18 that would support the participant during the intervention -≥ 50 years of age * Hispanic * To be willing to use an activity monitor and use a Fitbit and Fitbit application * To be on a stable course of PD medications without any plans for change over the next 3 months * To be able to speak, read and write in Spanish or English Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, psychological or metabolic condition * Atypical Parkinsonism Disorders * A fall in the last 6 months (that was unrelated to an external force) * Currently engaging in 150 minutes of mod-vigorous physical activity/week

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Parkinson disease

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Parkinson disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Connecticut

    Storrs, Connecticut, 06269, United States

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