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Think it, do it: mental rehearsal may boost hand control in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07193303

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study explores whether mentally practicing a hand dexterity test can immediately improve actual performance in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will time themselves both physically and mentally performing the Nine-Hole Peg Test. The goal is to see if motor imagery—a technique already used in stroke and spinal cord rehab—can help overcome movement planning difficulties in Parkinson's.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mental imagery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with Parkinson's improve hand coordination and daily tasks.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants, looking at immediate effects only. The main test used is not yet proven reliable for this purpose, so results may not be meaningful or lasting.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals aged 40-75 years, diagnosed with idiopathic PD according to the UK Parkinson's Disease Association Brain Bank criteria by a specialist neurologist, with a Modified Hoehn \& Yahr (m-HY) scale stage ≤4, and with a Mini Mental State Examination score of ≥24 for those with training and ≥18 for those without training, and with no known disease, volunteered to participate in the study. * PD individuals with no other known neurological and/or systemic disease * PD individuals without any upper extremity contractures Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with diagnosed and/or treated psychiatric illnesses who are considered unable to complete the tests. * Individuals who is taking neuroleptic medications or antidepressants. * Individuals with orthopedic conditions that interfere with manual dexterity tests, such as severe dyskinesia, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries, or finger amputations; rheumatological conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; and individuals with any neurological condition other than PD.

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Mental imagery Motor imagery Parkinson disease (disorder)

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Contacts and locations

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  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü imam University

    RECRUITING

    Kahramanmaraş, Onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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