Scientists scan brains as Parkinson's patients dance to unlock movement secrets
NCT ID NCT02457832
Summary
This study explored how different types of partnered tango dance affect brain activity and movement in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) to see how the brain works when patients lead or follow dance movements, comparing them to people without Parkinson's. The goal was to understand how dance training might improve mobility by studying changes in specific brain circuits.
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Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
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