Can simple home exercises keep Parkinson's patients on their feet?

NCT ID NCT07590700

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests two different home exercise programs designed to prevent falls in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will do one of the programs for six weeks, and researchers will measure changes in balance, walking, and fear of falling. The goal is to find out which exercise approach works best for improving safety and independence at home.

What this could mean

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Active substance
home exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify a simple, effective home exercise routine to reduce falls and improve confidence in people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants and a short 6-week duration. Results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients, and exercise adherence at home can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Parkinson disease confirmed by a neurologist * Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or 4 Parkinson disease * Diagnosis of Parkinson disease for at least 5 years * Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent * Ability to walk independently or with minimal assistance * Mini-Mental State Examination score \>24 Exclusion Criteria: * Balance or gait impairment due to causes other than Parkinson disease, such as severe orthopedic problems or another neurological disease * Red flags suggestive of Parkinson-plus syndromes, such as symmetric onset, early falls, early-onset dementia, or gaze palsy * History of serious fall-related injury or surgery within the last 6 months * Any additional health condition that would prevent participation in the exercise program during the study period

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Parkinson disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University

    Hatay, Antakya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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