Plain-English translation of NCT07378813 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.
This trial is testing whether people with Parkinson's disease benefit more from light-weight or heavy-weight resistance training. Researchers want to understand which approach better improves muscle strength, power, and your ability to do everyday tasks like walking and getting out of a chair. You would do supervised weight training twice a week for up to 12 weeks.
People with Parkinson's disease often lose muscle strength and have difficulty with movement and balance. This study wants to find out which type of resistance training—using lighter weights with more repetitions or heavier weights with fewer repetitions—is more effective at helping restore strength and function.
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You would attend supervised weight training sessions twice per week for up to 12 weeks, completing at least 24 sessions total. You would be randomly assigned to either light-weight training or heavy-weight training. Before and after the program, researchers will test your muscle strength, power, and how well you perform everyday activities like walking and balance tasks.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Miami
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
May 2027
Age range
50 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Ethan J Elway, MS
University of Miami
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