Can special exercises boost brain and body in Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT07277205
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two types of exercise in people with Parkinson's disease: one focuses on balance exercises (vestibular rehab), the other combines thinking tasks with movement (dual-task training). Forty-five participants will do supervised exercises twice a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure changes in balance, walking, memory, and attention to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- exercise programs (vestibular rehabilitation and cognitive-motor dual-task activities)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward more effective, personalized exercise programs to improve balance, movement, and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two exercise types, not a new drug, so any benefits are likely modest and not a cure.
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