We are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research trial to learn more about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s disease. You may be eligible to participate if you:
- Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 3 years and are not yet taking medication for your PD symptoms
- You do not plan to start medication for PD within the next 6 months
- Are willing to take part in a regular treadmill exercise program 4x/week for 18 months and participate in study visits periodically for 24 months
- Are 40-80 years old
- Are not already participating in a structured exercise program
Principal Investigator: Blake B. Rasmussen, PhD. Department: UTMB Nutrition & Metabolism. If interested, please contact Summer Chapman, MSN, RN, CCRP, (409) 266-9666, srchapma@utmb.edu. Participants
will be recruited under study number: 20-0205.