Can playing motion games at home steady Parkinson's patients?

NCT ID NCT04720365

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing a motion-sensor game called TOAP RUN at home can improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. 80 patients will be split into two groups: one does the game sessions plus usual care, the other just usual care. Researchers will check if the game approach is worth the cost and if it reduces falls over a year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

play-based rehabilitation using the TOAP RUN serious game on Kinect

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a fun, home-based way to improve walking and balance for people with Parkinson's, potentially reducing falls.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (80 people) comparing game rehab to usual care. The games may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Chu Bordeaux

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    Bordeaux, 33076, France

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  • Chu Lille

    RECRUITING

    Lille, 59037, France

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  • Gh Pitie Salpetriere

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75013, France

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  • Rouen University Hospital

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    Rouen, 76031, France

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