Can a video game help Parkinson's patients walk better?

NCT ID NCT03560089

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether playing a special video game that involves movement could improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-five patients with stubborn gait problems played either the active game or a placebo game without movement. Researchers measured how fast they could stand up, walk, and turn around, along with other walking and quality-of-life scores.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Serious game rehabilitation programme (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help Parkinson's patients walk better and reduce falls.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early study with only 25 participants. The placebo game (no movement) may also show benefits, making it hard to know if the active game is truly better.

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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.

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Investigation Clinique- ICM

Paris, 75013, France

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