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Table 2 Description of intervention and control group regimen

From: Design of the STEPS trial: a phase II randomized controlled trial evaluating eHealth-supported motor-cognitive home training for Parkinson’s disease

 

Intervention group

Control group

Delivery mode

Exercise Application

Paper handout

Individual adaptation

 To level of motor function

Yes

Yes

 To level of cognitive function

Yes

No

Exercise dose

 Home training sessions / week

3

3

 Walking

Min. 60 min / week

No

 Training period

10 weeks

10 weeks

Exercise progression

Inbuilt, supported

Optional, unsupported

Core components

 Motor/ motor-cognitive elements:

  Functional strength

Yes

Yes

  Flexibility

Yes

Yes

  Cardiovascular

Yes

No

  Cognitive dual tasks

Yes

No

 Cognitive-behavioral components:

  Short & long-term PA goal setting

Yes

No

  Self-monitoring and reflection

Yes

No

  Educational/motivational videos

Yes

No

  Remote support via video / phone

Yes

No