A specific aim is to evaluate the effects of iPACES for persons with Parkinson's Disease, while also examining the potentially unique contribution of combining mental and physical exercise in an interactive way: pedal-to-play (iPACES), as compared with non-interactive, but simultaneous: pedal-while-play (PACE).
The primary purpose of this study is to attempt to replicate and extend promising pilot findings regarding the cognitive benefits of in-home neuro-exergaming with iPACES (interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System v3) for persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), to evaluate effects for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Participants will include persons with PD, and potentially, also their co-residing partner, who will exercise at home or accessible location, 3-5 times per week for at least 6 months, with follow-up one month after the main intervention. All participation is remote (completed at home, or location of choice), utilizing either one's own equipment (bring-your-own-devices BYODs: pedaler, phone/tablet, smart-watch) or some equipment which may be supplied by the grant-funded study and shipped directly to the home; all study measures are completed remotely (e.g., via phone app, website, biometric device, videoconference, email, snail mail, etc.).