Could video games help Parkinson's patients? new study tests VR and AR rehab
NCT ID NCT07382401
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games can be a safe and easy-to-use tool for rehab in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty healthy volunteers aged 50 to 70 will try the game system for four sessions over two weeks. Researchers will check for motion sickness, how easy the system is to use, and whether people like it. This is a very early test to see if the technology is worth studying in actual Parkinson's patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) head-mounted displays with gamified rehabilitation exercises
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a fun, engaging way to help people with Parkinson's do their rehab exercises at home or in therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial in healthy volunteers, not patients. The technology might cause motion sickness or be too hard to use. Success here doesn't guarantee it will help Parkinson's symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Augmented Experience eHealth Laboratory
Manila, National Capital Region, 1000, Philippines
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