Plain-English translation of NCT06508801 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Parkinson's disease damages nerve cells that control movement, making balance and walking harder over time. This trial is testing whether blood flow restriction (special tight cuffs worn around your thighs) combined with balance-challenging exercises can improve your walking ability, balance, strength, and overall physical function. The study will compare people doing these exercises with the cuffs versus people doing the same exercises without them.
Parkinson's disease causes progressive problems with balance and mobility that significantly impact quality of life. Researchers want to see if this new combination of cuffs and targeted exercises offers a better way to help people maintain strength and balance, potentially improving daily independence and safety.
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You will attend 2 exercise sessions per week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting about 45 minutes. One group will do balance-challenging exercises while wearing special cuffs around the thighs, and the other group will do the same exercises without the cuffs. Researchers will also test your nerve and muscle function using non-invasive techniques (small electrical stimulation), and will measure your walking ability, balance, and endurance before and after the program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 28, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Enrollment target
~20 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
40 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Anjali Sivaramakrishnan, PhD, PT
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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