Gamified robotic rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease patients
A Novel Robotic System for Motor-cognitive Exercise for Patients With Parkinson's Disease
This study is testing a new robotic system that uses music and games to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement and thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ofakim, South) |
| Trial ID | NCT06730074 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate a novel robotic system designed for motor-cognitive rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Participants will engage in a series of sessions using the robotic platform, which incorporates music and gamification to enhance the rehabilitation experience. The study will assess both subjective user experiences and objective measures of motor and cognitive function before and after the intervention. A total of 15 patients aged 50-75 will participate, with assessments conducted by trained therapists to ensure accurate data collection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hebrew-speaking men and women aged 50-75 with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or below.
Not a fit: Patients with Parkinson's plus syndromes or those with unrelated neurological symptoms may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this innovative approach could significantly improve motor and cognitive symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies, making it a potentially groundbreaking intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signing the informed consent form * Men and women in ages 50-75 * Hebrew speakers * Have Idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Hoehn and Yahr 3 and below * Moca test 23 and above Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Parkinson's plus syndromes * PD patients who suffer from unrelated neurological symptoms. * Orthopedic problems of the upper limb * Recent surgery conducted on the upper limb * Uncorrected vision problems * Uncorrected severe hearing loss
Where this trial is running
Ofakim, South
- Adi Negev — Ofakim, South, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dori Katz, Medical Doctor
- Email: dorik@adi-il.org
- Phone: +972 52 268 9046
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.