Balance rehab for Parkinson's: virtual reality vs. dual task
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of balance exercises for people with Parkinson's: one uses virtual reality, the other uses dual-task training (doing two things at once). It aims to see which helps balance and thinking skills more.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's by a neurologist.
- Able to walk and have mild to moderate symptoms (Hoehn and Yahr stage 1 to 3).
- Between 40 and 80 years old.
- Can read, write, and do basic math.
- Have a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 21 or higher (normal thinking skills).
- On stable Parkinson's medications and have a doctor's okay to exercise.
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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