Virtual workouts tested to help Parkinson's patients walk and think better

NCT ID NCT05385497

Summary

This small, early-stage study tested whether combining aerobic exercise with virtual reality (VR) games could help improve walking, balance, and thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants did aerobic workouts followed by VR sessions. Researchers measured changes in walking speed, balance, memory, and brain activity to see if this combined approach was helpful and practical.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UT Health San Antonio- Dept. of Physical Therapy

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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