Clinical trial for Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Official title Moving Yourself in Space and Time: MYSTIC
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07697664
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if a new stepping therapy helps people with Parkinson's disease. It also looks at how people with Parkinson's, mild memory issues, or no conditions best learn new steps and rhythms set to music.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for older adults (ages 60-85) who have Parkinson's disease, mild memory problems, or neither condition.
- What's involved
- Participants will take part in stepping exercises set to music. Researchers will observe how they learn and perform these new steps and rhythms.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or the number of visits required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 79. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18 to 35 Years old
- 50 to 79 with or without MCI
- 50 to 79 years old with Parkinson's disease (PD), who do NOT have impaired decision-making capacity
- Participants who achieve less than 150 minutes moderate or 75 minutes vigorous aerobic activity per week (as per the US Department of Health and...
You likely can't join if
- Acute medical illness requiring hospitalization;
- Uncontrolled congestive heart failure;
- History of stroke in the past three years;
- Inability to perform study procedures;
- Medical or physical conditions that would preclude participation (e.g., severe arthritis or mobility problems, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes...
- On medications that could adversely affect cognition, e.g., antipsychotics, opioids, stimulants, chemotherapy, and neurologic prescriptions to treat...
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 to 35 Years old
- 50 to 79 with or without MCI
- 50 to 79 years old with Parkinson's disease (PD), who do NOT have impaired decision-making capacity
- Participants who achieve less than 150 minutes moderate or 75 minutes vigorous aerobic activity per week (as per the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)),
- Acute medical illness requiring hospitalization;
- Uncontrolled congestive heart failure;
- History of stroke in the past three years;
- Inability to perform study procedures;
- Medical or physical conditions that would preclude participation (e.g., severe arthritis or mobility problems, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, renal failure, history of angina with activity);
- On medications that could adversely affect cognition, e.g., antipsychotics, opioids, stimulants, chemotherapy, and neurologic prescriptions to treat Multiple Sclerosis.
- Psychotic disorders
- Confounding neurologic conditions [e.g., active central nervous system (CNS) opportunistic infections, seizure disorders, head injury with loss of consciousness \>30 minutes, intracranial neoplasms, stroke with...
- Substance Use Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder within six months of evaluation.
- Inability to provide informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 79 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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