Shake or sync: two therapies put to the test for Parkinson's mobility
NCT ID NCT07723027
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two rehabilitation approaches for people with Parkinson's disease: whole-body vibration therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns combined with rhythmic-based training. The goal is to see which method better improves balance, walking speed, and overall motor function. The study includes 42 adults aged 40 to 60 with mild to moderate Parkinson's (Hoehn and Yahr stages 2 and 3) who can walk independently.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- whole-body vibration and rhythmic-based training
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves more effective, it could offer a better, more tolerable rehabilitation option for people with Parkinson's, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are physical therapies, so benefits may be modest and adherence could vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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42 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 and 60 years. * Patients of both genders (male and female). * Parkinson's disease severity at Hoehn and Yahr (H\&Y) stage 2 and 3. * Ability to walk independently for 6 minutes without an assistive device. * Score greater than 40 on the Berg Balance Scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of impaired Cognition. * Significant Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal conditions that limit the adherence to exercise and WBV requirements. * Other medical conditions like thrombosis, cardiovascular conditions and medical implants that are contradicted for WBV.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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THQ Shakargarh
Shakargarh, Punjab Province, 51580, Pakistan
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