Safety and feasibility of implementing gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s disease: a phase 1 trial

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This is a Human Clinical Trial study (also classified as: Phase 1).

Dale M. Harris; Claire Thwaites; Michele L. Callisaya; Rachel Mouer; Richard Blazé; Amanda M. Clifford; Meg E. Morris

doi:10.1080/09638288.2025.2595898

December 12, 2025Disability and Rehabilitation

Safety and feasibility of implementing gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s disease: a phase 1 trial

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To assess the safety and feasibility of gym-based strength training in individuals with early onset Parkinson's disease.
Conducted a phase 1 trial.
Implemented gym-based progressive resistance strength training.
Involved exercise trainers educated in Parkinson’s disease and physiotherapists for supervision.
Findings suggest gym-based strength training is safe for individuals with early onset Parkinson's disease.
Participants showed positive responses to the supervised exercise program.

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Implication

Phase 1 trial demonstrates that gym-based strength training is safe and feasible for early onset Parkinson's disease, indicating potential for exercise integration.

Abstract

Gym-based progressive resistance strength training is safe and feasible for some individuals with EOPD when supervised by exercise trainers educated in PD and supervised by physiotherapists.

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Harris et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694019192d562116f28f664f https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2595898

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