Parkinson's learning breakthrough? delayed feedback shows promise
NCT ID NCT06217484
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving feedback after a delay, instead of immediately, helps people with Parkinson's disease learn better. Forty participants completed a computer task where they got either instant or 25-minute-delayed feedback. The goal was to see if delayed feedback improves learning, since it may rely less on dopamine, which is disrupted in Parkinson's.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward better learning strategies for people with Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's, and the benefit is about learning, not treating the disease itself.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey, 07936, United States
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