Pre-Active PD: Looking at Physical Activity Behavior Change in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring behavior change, exercise, physical activity, occupational therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Neurologist confirmed clinical dx for Parkinson's disease Hoehn & Yahr stage I or II
- Ambulatory for indoor and outdoor mobility without assistance or assistive device
- Successful completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), or medical clearance from GP
Exclusion Criteria:
- Musculoskeletal injury that would prevent participation in an exercise program
- Other neurological diseases or disorders such as stroke
- Already engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes for 5 or more days per week.
Sites / Locations
- San Jose State UniverstyRecruiting
- Neurorehabilitation Research LaboratoryRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Occupational therapy intervention group
Disease management education group
Participants will receive 6 telehealth coaching sessions and 8 brief email or text check-ins over the course of 4 months. Participants will also receive a Fitbit and Engage PD Workbook.
Participants will receive online educational videos that they can watch at their own convenience over the course of 4 months. There will be up to 6 hours of content, and the links to these online videos will be provided via email. Following completion of the study, individuals in this group will receive an Engage PD Workbook and one OT coaching session, if they choose to.