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Virtual reality boosts exercise intensity in Parkinson's cycling study

NCT ID NCT04804202

Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether virtual reality can help people with Parkinson's disease exercise harder and enjoy it more while cycling. Participants ride a stationary bike in different conditions—with and without virtual reality, and with different cycling styles—to measure intensity, enjoyment, and effort. The goal is to find ways to make exercise more engaging and beneficial for managing Parkinson's symptoms.

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Active substance
Virtual reality cycling
What this could lead to
If effective, virtual reality could make exercise more enjoyable and intense for people with Parkinson's, potentially improving fitness and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants. Results may not apply to all people with Parkinson's, and virtual reality may cause discomfort or cybersickness in some.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Feb 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease 2. Hoehn and Yahr stages II-III, 3. 45-75 years old 4. able to ride a stationary upright bicycle 5. able to sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have a recent history of severe heart disease, severe lung disease, uncontrolled diabetes, traumatic brain injury or neurological disorder other than Parkinson Disease. 2. Are unable to follow directions or sign a consent form 3. Do not have adequate vision or hearing ability to see or hear a television 4. Have unstable medical condition or musculoskeletal disorder such as severe arthritis, recent knee surgery, hip surgery, or any other condition that the investigators determine would impair the ability to ride the bicycle 5. Have any other medical condition that prevents bicycling 6. Have moderate depression

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Parkinson disease

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Parkinson disease

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Locations

  • New York Institute of Technology

    COMPLETED

    Old Westbury, New York, 11568, United States

  • School of Health Professions

    RECRUITING

    Newark, New Jersey, 07011, United States

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