Brain training breakthrough: new study hopes to boost motor memory in Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT04269590

First seen Dec 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at how people with Parkinson's disease learn and remember fine motor tasks, like writing. Researchers compared simple practice versus more complex practice that involved doing two things at once. They used brain scans to see which method helped the brain learn better and remember longer. The goal is to find better ways to design rehabilitation exercises for Parkinson's.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Rehabilitation Sciences KU Leuven

    Leuven, Belgium

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