Parkinson's patients try VR to stay steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT07251231

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and boost cardiorespiratory fitness in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants aged 55–75 with mild to moderate Parkinson's will be randomly assigned to either VR-based physiotherapy or standard physiotherapy. Researchers will compare changes in balance, fall risk, and exercise capacity between the two groups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual reality therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve balance and reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR approach may not prove better than standard physiotherapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty 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

Faculty of Physiotherapy. University of Valencia

Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain

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