Can physiotherapy boost brain implant benefits for Parkinson's patients?
NCT ID NCT04953637
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding physiotherapy to deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve how people with Parkinson's disease move around their community. DBS helps with stiffness and tremors, but past studies found it didn't improve mobility and even increased falls. The trial will give 60 participants gait and balance training three times a week for eight weeks, measuring changes in how far they travel from home.
What this could mean
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Active substance
deep brain stimulation and physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining physiotherapy with DBS helps people with Parkinson's move around their community more safely and independently.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. Past research found DBS alone did not improve community mobility and even increased fall risk, so adding physiotherapy may not overcome those issues.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Movement Disorders Centre - Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada