Exercise plus VR may boost balance in Parkinson's – small study underway
NCT ID NCT06133283
First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether doing high-intensity exercise before virtual reality training can improve balance and brain flexibility in people with Parkinson's disease. Sixteen participants will be split into two groups: one does intense exercise plus VR, the other does stretching plus VR, for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure balance, walking, and brain changes at the start, end, and 6 weeks later.
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UT Health San Antonio- Dept. of Physical Therapy
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What this could mean
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Active substance
high intensity endurance exercise and virtual reality gaming
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve balance and brain adaptability in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 16 people, so results may not apply widely. The exercise and VR may be too demanding for some participants.
Conditions
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