Virtual therapy shows promise for Parkinson's balance
NCT ID NCT07630792
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether a special exercise program called LSVT BIG, done via video calls at home, works as well as the same program done in a clinic. Forty people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease will be randomly assigned to either remote or in-person therapy for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure balance, movement, mood, sleep, and quality of life right after treatment and again 6 months later.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3 * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score ≥ 21 * Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer * Access to internet connection and basic digital literacy * Participation in activities outside the home at least 3 days per week Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a neurological condition other than idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Change in antiparkinsonian medication regimen during the study period * History of deep brain stimulation * Visual or hearing impairment that would prevent participation in treatment or assessments * Severe cardiovascular, orthopedic, pulmonary, or systemic comorbidity contraindicating exercise * Diagnosis of severe depression, psychotic disorder, or uncontrolled psychiatric illness * Participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program for * Parkinson's disease within the last three months
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