Can a Home-Based digital program help people with Parkinson's move better?
NCT ID NCT07705620
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an 8-week digital exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease. The program combines exercise with cognitive challenges and educational sessions, all delivered online. Researchers want to see if it is feasible and whether it can increase physical activity, improve balance, and enhance quality of life compared to usual care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a digital dual-task exercise and behavioral program delivered via an online platform
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a convenient, home-based way for people with Parkinson's to stay active and improve their balance and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on self-reported activity and digital access, which may limit its effectiveness.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 68 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (self-reported; verification requested from treating physician or neurologist when possible) * Hoehn and Yahr stages I-IV (mild to moderate disease severity; ambulatory with or without assistance) * Age 18 years or older * Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with reliable internet connection * Basic digital literacy to navigate the study website (caregiver assistance permitted if needed) * Ability to communicate with study personnel in the local language (Portuguese, Greek, Croatian, or Italian) to understand instructions and provide informed consent * Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent electronically prior to enrolment * For those completing remote assessments, willingness to complete self-assessments with or without caregiver assistance following provided video instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported severe cognitive impairment that would preclude understanding and following exercise instructions, based on clinical judgment of referring provider or study coordinator following screening conversation * Significant active psychiatric problems (e.g., untreated major depression, psychosis, substance abuse) that would interfere with participation or adherence * Medical conditions contraindicating moderate-intensity exercise, including: Unstable cardiovascular disease (uncontrolled hypertension, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina) Severe orthopedic limitations (acute fractures, severe osteoarthritis limiting mobility) Other systemic conditions that would make participation unsafe as determined by the participant's physician or study coordinator during screening * Pregnancy * Anticipated inability to complete the 8-week intervention period due to planned surgery, extended travel, or other commitments Participants with a caregiver willing to assist with technology, assessments, or exercise supervision are not excluded; caregiver involvement will be documented and considered in exploratory analyses where appropriate.
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