Brain training may boost motor skills in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT04269590
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether practicing a fine motor task while doing a second task (like counting lights) helps people with Parkinson's disease remember the motor skill better. Eighty participants, including people with Parkinson's and healthy controls, practiced a finger movement pattern inside an MRI scanner. Researchers measured movement speed, brain activity, and connectivity to understand how dual-task training affects motor memory consolidation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward more effective rehabilitation methods for improving motor skills in Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding brain changes, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead to immediate practical benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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