Pen to paper: handwriting drills show promise for Parkinson's dexterity

NCT ID NCT07399522

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-week home-based handwriting exercise program could improve hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. 53 participants were randomly assigned to either the handwriting program or a control group. The main goal was to see if the exercises improved manual dexterity, measured by the Purdue Pegboard Test.

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Locations

  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

    Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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