Brain training may boost motor skills in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT04269590
First seen Dec 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at whether practicing a fine motor task while doing a second task (like counting lights) helps people with Parkinson's disease remember the motor skill better. Eighty participants, including people with Parkinson's and healthy controls, practiced a finger movement pattern inside an MRI scanner. Researchers measured movement speed, brain activity, and connectivity to understand how dual-task training affects motor memory consolidation.
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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward more effective rehabilitation methods for improving motor skills in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding brain changes, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead to immediate practical benefits.
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