Parkinson's patients may sharpen driving skills with simulator training

NCT ID NCT07463755

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether 10 sessions of low-fidelity driving simulator training can improve driving performance, confidence, and thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease. 36 participants will be randomly assigned to either the simulator training or a waitlist group. Researchers will compare driving tests and cognitive scores before and after the training period.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-fidelity driving simulator training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug therapy to help people with Parkinson's drive more safely and confidently.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (36 people) with no blinding. The training is on a basic simulator, so improvements may not carry over to real driving. Results are preliminary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mobility and Falls Lab

Kansas City, Kansas, 66103, United States

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