RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Telemedicine Intervention in Patients With Chronic Pain in PD

About This Trial

Pain is a very common and disabling symptom in Parkinson's disease, yet it is often untreated. This study will assess the impact of home-based physical and cognitive exercise interventions to reduce pain in this disease. This approach would offer an easily implemented and affordable way to encourage and maintain use of these interventions by patients virtually indefinitely through remote access technology. The study findings may help VA clinicians provide optimal care for the many Veterans with Parkinson's disease and chronic pain.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Physician diagnosis of idiopathic PD - At least 2 of the 3 cardinal signs of PD (resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia) - Response to dopaminergic medication Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Angina pectoris - History of myocardial infarction (MI) within 6 months - History of ventricular dysrhythmia requiring current therapy Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Physician diagnosis of idiopathic PD * At least 2 of the 3 cardinal signs of PD (resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia) * Response to dopaminergic medication Exclusion Criteria: * Angina pectoris * History of myocardial infarction (MI) within 6 months * History of ventricular dysrhythmia requiring current therapy

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Physical exercise intervention

Home-based physical exercise with the use of a stationary recumbent style bike.

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive exercise intervention

Home-based cognitive exercise with the use of smartphone to complete cognitive activities.

BEHAVIORAL

Health education

Provision of general information about a variety of topics

Locations (1)

VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

Boston, Massachusetts, United States