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Can a VR treadmill help Parkinson's patients walk better?

NCT ID NCT05703217

Symptom relief Sponsor: Romatem Bursa Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality treadmill (C-Mill) could improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease better than standard physical therapy. Twenty patients aged 60-80 with mild to moderate Parkinson's were randomly assigned to either VR treadmill rehab or classical therapy. Researchers measured changes in gait, balance, and quality of life over 21 sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
C-Mill virtual reality treadmill rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve walking and balance for people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The virtual reality approach may not be better than standard therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria: * Women and men * 60-80 years old Those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are using regular drug therapy * Hoehn Yahr Stage: 2-3-4 Hoehn-Yahr Staging: Stage 0- No signs of disease. Stage 1- Unilateral disease. Stage 1.5- Unilateral plus axial involvement. Stage 2- Bilateral disease, no balance disorder. Stage 2.5- Mild bilateral disease recovering in the pull test. Stage 3 - Mild to moderate bilateral disease and some postural instability, physically independent. Stage 4 - Severe disability, able to stand and walk unaided. Stage 5 - unassisted wheelchair or bed dependent. Can be mobilized without support or with minimal support Exclusion Criteria: Criteria for exclusion of volunteers from the study: * psychiatric illness, dementia * advanced vision and hearing problems * diseases that limit walking and movement: joint disease (knee, hip joint diseases), advanced spinal stenosis, lumbar discopathy, hemiplegia * heart failure and respiratory failure

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Parkinson disease Rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Romatem Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospitals Bursa Hospitals Bursa Hospital

    Bursa, 16030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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