Think it, do it: mental rehearsal may boost hand control in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07193303

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study explores whether mentally practicing a hand dexterity test can immediately improve actual performance in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will time themselves both physically and mentally performing the Nine-Hole Peg Test. The goal is to see if motor imagery—a technique already used in stroke and spinal cord rehab—can help overcome movement planning difficulties in Parkinson's.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mental imagery
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with Parkinson's improve hand coordination and daily tasks.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants, looking at immediate effects only. The main test used is not yet proven reliable for this purpose, so results may not be meaningful or lasting.

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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.

MENTAL IMAGERY MOTOR IMAGERY PARKINSON DISEASE (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü imam University
RECRUITING

Kahramanmaraş, Onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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