Virtual reality headsets help Parkinson's patients walk and think at same time

NCT ID NCT06418152

Summary

This small study tested whether a special augmented reality headset could safely help Parkinson's patients who have deep brain stimulators. The headset displayed mental tasks while patients practiced walking exercises, aiming to improve their balance and walking ability. Researchers wanted to see if this high-tech training could help with the common problem of struggling to walk while thinking about something else.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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