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Adapting rHIRE and Sleep Monitoring in Parkinson's Disease

Adapting High-Intensity Exercise and Sleep Monitoring Technology for Home Use in Parkinson's Disease

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study is for people with Parkinson's disease who live in Colorado. It will test how to adapt a hard strength-training program for use at home with remote support. It will also test how easy a sleep-tracking headband is to use and ask people about their experiences.

Exercise is a primary intervention for symptom management in Parkinson's Disease (PD). However, challenges related to transportation, mobility, and socioeconomic factors often hinder consistent participation in exercise programs. To promote increased access and participation, remote exercise programs offer a promising solution. The investigators previously showed that laboratory-based, high-intensity resistance exercise improves sleep efficiency in individuals with PD in a randomized, controlled, clinical trial. The investigators aim to adapt this protocol for remote delivery and to evaluate the usability of a remote sleep-monitoring device in people with Parkinson's Disease (PwP). Guided by the IDEAS framework for digital health intervention design, the investigators will modify the exercise protocol to ensure safety, accessibility, and fidelity in a home setting. Specific aims include: (1) assessing the adaptability of the HIRE protocol for remote implementation through participant acceptability ratings, adherence, exertion levels, and safety outcomes, (2) evaluating the usability of the Waveband sleep monitoring headband and adherence to night wear schedules, and 3) gather qualitative feedback through semi-structured interviews to understand participant perspectives on protocol design, session completion, and safety. By integrating behavioral theory, participant engagement, and real-world constraints, this research will inform scalable, home-based interventions that are both effective and responsive to the lived experiences of PwP. The findings will lay the groundwork for future clinical trials and broader dissemination of remote therapeutic strategies in neurodegenerative care.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Live in Colorado, USA.
  • Have Parkinson's disease diagnosed using Movement Disorders Society guidelines.
  • Need less than a small amount of help at home.
  • Have internet access.
  • Have a device that can be used for video calls.

Who can't join

  • Have heart, blood vessel, or lung disease that is not under control.
  • Have injuries to muscles, bones, or joints.
  • Attend community exercise programs for Parkinson's disease more than 3 days a week.
  • Have a reason exercise may be unsafe, based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.
  • Take more than 20 seconds to stand up from a chair 5 times, or have fallen at least once a month in the past year.
  • Score 18 or higher on the virtual Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a thinking and memory test given at the eligibility visit.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently residing in Colorado, USA * PD diagnosis per Movement Disorders Society Diagnostic Criteria * Requiring less than minimal assistance at home * Having internet access * Having a video-capable device Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease or pulmonary disease * Musculoskeletal injuries * Participation in Parkinson's Disease community exercise programs more than 3 days a week * Contraindication to physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Fall risk defined by requiring \>20 seconds to complete the 5 times sit to stand test14 or high frequency of falls within the past year (≥ one fall per month) * Virtual Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score ≥ 18 (performed at the eligibility visit)

Study sites (1)

CO