๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

Genetics and Aerobic Exercise to Slow Parkinson's Disease Trial (NCT06442033)

Genetics and Aerobic Exercise to Slow Parkinson's Disease (GEARS) Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Jay Alberts

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The proposed multi-site, Genetics and Aerobic Exercise to Slow PD (GEARS) Trial will, for the first time, determine the interplay between genetics and exercise in altering PD progression. In sum, 200 PD patients will be recruited from the Cleveland and Salt Lake City metro areas to participate in the Pedaling for Parkinson's (PFP) community-based exercise program. Participants will exercise at community-based sites 3x/week for 12 months. All participants will undergo genotyping using an array that includes the genome backbone and common risk variants associated to increase risk for multiple neurological disorders including PD.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • High intensity stationary cycling (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 780-9160

Email: jansena@ccf.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—