Robots vs. electricity: which helps Parkinson's patients walk better?

NCT ID NCT07589296

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests two extra therapies added to standard exercise rehab for people with Parkinson's disease: robot-assisted walking training and electrical stimulation of the thigh muscle. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and undergo treatment five days a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure balance, walking ability, and muscle changes to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: robot-assisted gait training and quadriceps neuromuscular electrical stimulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which rehab approach works better for improving walking and balance in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients. The interventions are add-ons to standard rehab, not a cure.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PARKINSON DISEASE (PD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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.

PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
RECRUITING

Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.