Step Up to PD: A Community-based Walking Program for People With Parkinson's Disease

This study will investigate the feasibility of a 6-month community walking program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners in greater Saint Louis, Missouri region. The walking program will consist of weekly, organized walking groups at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Participants in the program will use Nordic walking poles during the walks. The walking group(s) will meet once per week and will be supervised by walking group leaders from Saint Louis University. Participants will be given a smart watch to wear that will help step counts will be tracked in real-time. The program is designed to get people with Parkinson's disease out of their homes, cultivate a culture of connection with others with Parkinson's disease, and to be collectively accountable for a common goal toward increasing their physical and social engagement in their communities.

NCT Number	NCT06859528
Lead Sponsor	St. Louis University
Conditions	Parkinson Disease, Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-04-01
Primary Completion	2027-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-14