New treadmill training shows promise for Parkinson's gait
NCT ID NCT05131880
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a gait re-education program using a sequential square treadmill (Tapiz Fisior) could help people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease walk better and reduce fall risk. Fifty-two participants were randomly assigned to either the treadmill program plus standard physiotherapy or standard physiotherapy alone. The study measured walking speed, balance, fall risk, and daily independence.
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Active substance
gait re-education program using a sequential square treadmill (Tapiz Fisior)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new physical therapy approach to help people with Parkinson's walk better and lower their chance of falling.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is a physical program, not a drug, so benefits may be modest and require ongoing practice.
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Locations
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Alberto Bermejo Franco
Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, 28670, Spain