Balance exercises to improve walking for Parkinson's patients
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special balance-focused exercise program can help people with Parkinson's disease start walking more smoothly and activate the right muscles. The exercises may help improve your walking and balance.
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Who can take part
- You've been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by your doctor (moderate to severe stage).
- You can walk on your own without a cane or walker, and for more than 10 minutes at a time.
- Your Parkinson's medications are stable (no recent changes).
- You're able to follow simple instructions and communicate verbally.
- Your vision is good (with glasses or contacts if needed).
- You don't have other health issues that limit walking (like heart problems, bad joints, or untreated hearing/vision loss).
- You're not pregnant, don't have a history of severe motion sickness or balance problems, and don't have skin irritation from adhesive tape.
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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