Clinical Trial: Effects of an Independent Walking Program With Walking Poles in People With Parkinson Disease

U.S., April 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07551661) titled 'Effects of an Independent Walking Program With Walking Poles in People With Parkinson Disease' on April 20.

Brief Summary: Study Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare changes in walking in people with Parkinson disease after an 8-week independent walking program with or without using walking poles.

Major parts of the Study:

Before the walking program: Measurements will be taken of you while you are walking. You will be given tests and questionnaires about your movement and thinking. You will be trained on how to use walking poles.

Independent walking program: You will be asked to walk at least 3 times each week for 8 w...