Parkinson's patients watch their own best moves in VR to fight slowness

NCT ID NCT07250672

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Parkinson's patients can improve their movement by watching personalized 3D virtual reality recordings of their own smooth, fast actions. 24 participants will use VR headsets to view their own best movement sequences, aiming to retrain the brain and reduce bradykinesia (slowness). The trial focuses on symptom ease, not a cure, and is in an early, exploratory phase.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Immersive virtual reality action observation training using patient-specific 3D motion recordings

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help Parkinson's patients move more easily by retraining their brain through personalized VR.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial (24 people) with no comparison group, so results may not be generalizable. The benefit may be small or not last long.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Health Science

    RECRUITING

    Bolu, Bolu, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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