Gentle touch may ease Parkinson's troubles

NCT ID NCT06853262

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of La Laguna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether manual therapy (specialized hands-on techniques by experienced physiotherapists) can improve both movement and non-movement symptoms in 60 people with Parkinson's disease. Participants receive up to two sessions per week for six weeks, alongside their usual care. The goal is to see if this approach can improve balance, gait, and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Manual therapy (hands-on techniques by experienced physiotherapists)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease movement and non-movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants. The sham control may not fully blind participants, and results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38200, Spain

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