Posture exercises for Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether specific posture exercises can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance and movement. It is designed for people who are in the early to moderate stages of the disease and do not have other major health issues.
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Who can take part
- Be 50 years or older
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
- Be at Hoehn-Yahr stages 1 to 4 (mild to moderate disability)
- Score 24 or higher on a standard memory and thinking test
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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