Horseback riding therapy for older adults with Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if horseback riding therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease who are 75 or older. It aims to see if this gentle activity improves balance, walking, and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years or older and have Parkinson's disease.
- You have a stable treatment plan for Parkinson's that hasn't changed in at least 3 months.
- You can understand the study and freely agree to take part in it.
- You have health insurance (social security affiliation).
- You are not afraid of horses and haven't been a high-level rider.
- You can have an MRI scan (no metal implants, no claustrophobia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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