Can a virtual boot camp help Parkinson's patients stay steady?
NCT ID NCT05680597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 4-week virtual balance training program, guided by a physical therapist and monitored with wearable sensors, can improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults with Parkinson's disease. Eighty participants aged 55-85 will complete 12 remote sessions and be assessed before and after using sensor-based mobility tests. The goal is to see if this approach is both feasible and effective for home-based rehabilitation.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Balance tele-rehabilitation (agility boot camp) with wearable sensors
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective at-home therapy to improve balance and reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short-term (4 weeks) and may not lead to lasting improvements.
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Conditions
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Oregon Health Science University
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