Pedal away pain: telemedicine exercise study targets Parkinson's sufferers
NCT ID NCT05410392
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether home-based physical and cognitive exercises, delivered via telemedicine, can reduce chronic pain in people with Parkinson's disease. 166 Veterans will use a stationary bike and smartphone cognitive activities over three months. The goal is to find an easy, low-cost way to manage pain that patients can continue long-term.
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
home-based physical exercise (stationary bike) and cognitive exercise (smartphone activities)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a simple, affordable way for people with Parkinson's to manage chronic pain from home without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. Pain relief from exercise varies widely and may not work for everyone.
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