Effects of dual task training on physical and cognitive performance in Parkinson's patients
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Dual Task Training with Different Task Priorities on Physical Performance and Cognitive Status in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT06794177 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if different types of training that involve doing two tasks at once can improve balance, walking, and thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06794177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40 and older diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in stages 1-3 according to the Hoehn & Yahr scale.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments or other neurological conditions, as well as those who have undergone deep brain stimulation surgery, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of different dual task training methods on balance, walking skills, mobility, and cognitive function in patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Participants will undergo either variable priority dual task training, fixed priority dual task training, or single task training to assess the effectiveness of these interventions. The research aims to determine how task prioritization affects physical performance and cognitive status in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance mobility and cognitive function in patients with Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using dual task training to improve outcomes in similar patient populations, suggesting a potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having agreed to participate in the research after being given detailed information about the research. * Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a specialist neurologist according to the UK Brain Bank criteria * Being in stage 1-3 according to Hoehn \& Yahr * Being 40 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Having a neurological condition other than Parkinson's disease * Cognitive impairment * Have undergone deep brain stimulation surgery * Having a visual, auditory or perceptual problem * Having any orthopedic, rheumatological or other disease that may affect walking and balance.
Where it's running
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Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Gülhane Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Fakültesi
Ankara, Turkey Recruiting -
Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı
Ankara, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elvan ÖZCAN GÜLŞEN
- Email: elvanozcan06@gmail.com
- Phone: 00902223350580
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.