Parkinson's patients play their way to better balance in new study
NCT ID NCT03560089
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special video game (serious game) could help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble walking and balancing. Twenty-five patients played either a movement-based game or a placebo game. Researchers measured how fast they could stand up, walk, and sit back down, along with other movement and quality-of-life scores.
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Locations
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Centre Investigation Clinique- ICM
Paris, 75013, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
serious game rehabilitation program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to improve walking and balance for people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not be more effective than standard care.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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