Robots vs. electricity: which helps Parkinson's patients walk better?
NCT ID NCT07589296
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
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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.
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
RECRUITINGKüçükçekmece, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)
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