New exercise program aims to reduce falls in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT04897256
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special exercise program called TURN-IT for people with Parkinson's disease who have fallen in the past year. The program focuses on improving turning ability through targeted exercises. 55 participants will either do the program or continue usual care, and researchers will measure changes in turning quality and fear of falling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TURN-IT exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help people with Parkinson's turn more easily and fall less.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 55 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires supervised sessions, which may be hard to maintain long-term.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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