Exercise with laser-pointer visual feedback for balance in Parkinson's
Effects of Visual Indicator Exercises for the Trunk and Lower Extremities on Activity and Participation in Parkinson's Disease
NA · Hasan Kalyoncu University · NCT07322939
We will try adding laser-pointer visual feedback exercises to standard physiotherapy for people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's to see if balance and mobility improve.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hasan Kalyoncu University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Gaziantep, Şahinbey) |
| Trial ID | NCT07322939 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized, controlled study will enroll people with idiopathic Parkinson's (Hoehn and Yahr stages 1–3) at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Participants will be randomly assigned by sealed envelope to either a control group or an intervention group; both groups receive an 8-week, supervised standard exercise program (posture, strengthening, and balance) three days per week. The intervention group will also perform targeted trunk and lower-extremity exercises using a laser-pointer visual-feedback technique under physiotherapist supervision for the same 8-week schedule. Outcomes will focus on body structure/function, activity, and participation related to balance and postural control.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with idiopathic Parkinson's on oral medications only, classified as Hoehn and Yahr stage 1–3, who can attend supervised sessions and have sufficient vision to perceive visual feedback.
Not a fit: Those with advanced disease (beyond stage 3), significant visual impairment, other neurological or psychiatric disorders, or unstable musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or vestibular conditions are unlikely to benefit or may be ineligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding visual-feedback exercises could improve balance, posture, and daily activity participation and may reduce fall risk for people with Parkinson's.
How similar studies have performed: Prior studies of visual cueing and visual-feedback techniques in Parkinson's have shown promising but mixed improvements in gait and balance, so this trial adds further, targeted evidence using a laser-pointer method.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria * Individuals diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Disease severity classified as stage 1 to 3 according to the Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale * Patients receiving oral antiparkinsonian treatment only Exclusion Critera * Presence of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or vestibular disorders that may interfere with the completion of the assessments or treatment protocol * Presence of additional neurological or psychiatric disorders other than Parkinson's disease * Presence of visual impairment insufficient to perceive visual feedback
Where this trial is running
Gaziantep, Şahinbey
- Hasan Kalyoncu University — Gaziantep, Şahinbey, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Büşra Akıncı — Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Study coordinator: Büşra Akıncı, MSc
- Email: busra.tufekci@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90 (541) 976 55 83
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Parkinson Disease, Balance Impairment, Exercise Training, Postural Control, parkinson disease, balance, postural control, visual feedback