Brain-Boosting workouts may help Parkinson's patients stay steady
NCT ID NCT07013214
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a rehabilitation program that combines physical balance exercises with mental tasks (like counting or decision-making) improves balance more than standard physical therapy alone in people with Parkinson's disease. Sixty participants with early-to-moderate Parkinson's completed 20 sessions over two months. Researchers measured balance, fall risk, and quality of life before, after, and at a two-month follow-up.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dual-task exercise (balance training combined with cognitive tasks)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach to improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 60 participants. Results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients, and the benefit over standard rehab may be modest or not significant.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione Paolo Sesto - Centro Adriatico
Pescara, PE, 65126, Italy
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