Exercise sparks brain changes in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT05972759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how forced and voluntary exercise change brain signals and thinking skills in 25 people with Parkinson's disease who have a brain pacemaker (DBS). Participants did one session of each exercise type while off their usual medications and DBS. The goal was to find brain patterns linked to better attention and memory, which could guide future exercise treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
forced and voluntary exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better exercise programs to slow cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 25 participants and a single exercise session, so results may not apply to long-term or broader populations.
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States