Mind over movement: mental training may ease Parkinson's gait fears
NCT ID NCT07193355
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether motor imagery training—mentally practicing walking and balance tasks—can reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and improve gait and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants will be recruited to perform mental imagery exercises alongside standard care. The goal is to see if this safe, low-cost technique can help patients move more confidently and reduce fall risk.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- motor imagery training (a mental practice technique where patients visualize walking and moving)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help Parkinson's patients walk better and feel less afraid of falling.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 people. The benefits seen in mental imagery may not translate to real-world improvements, and results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaraş Sütçü imam University
RECRUITINGKahramanmaraş, Onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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