Shake or sync: two therapies put to the test for Parkinson's mobility

NCT ID NCT07723027

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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.

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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

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • THQ Shakargarh

    Shakargarh, Punjab Province, 51580, Pakistan

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