New 'Phygital' therapy aims to sharpen hand skills in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07475741

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a new approach called 'phygital' training for people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Instead of just using a screen, participants will play digital games while handling real objects like blocks or cups. The goal is to see if this combination improves hand dexterity better than digital games alone. Thirty participants will be followed for 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Exergaming with physical objects (phygital training)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve hand function and daily living skills for people with Parkinson's.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The improvement may be no better than standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

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PARKINSONS DISEASE (PD)

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Locations

Punjab institute of Neuroscience Lahore
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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