Phygital exergames to improve hand and arm function in Parkinson's
Exergaming With Physical Onjects for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: Effects on Functional Outcome
This pilot will see if adding real physical objects to exergames helps people with early Parkinson's improve hand and arm function during a 12-week program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Health Sciences Lahore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07475741 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, controlled pilot comparing a phygital exergaming program to conventional therapy in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will be recruited by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either the phygital group or a control group, with both groups receiving three 30-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks. The phygital intervention combines tablet-based game prompts with tangible objects (for example blocks, spoons, and cups) to encourage multisensory, task-oriented practice, while the control group receives conventional physical therapy or screen-only exergaming. Outcomes will be measured in private exam rooms using standardized tests such as the Box and Block Test to quantify upper limb function.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with early-stage Parkinson's (Hoehn and Yahr I–III), MMSE ≥24, who can follow commands and are regularly taking levodopa/carbidopa.
Not a fit: People with advanced Parkinson's (stage IV–V), significant cognitive impairment, other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting hand use, or those not taking routine medications are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could improve hand dexterity and make daily activities easier for people with early Parkinson's.
How similar studies have performed: Previous exergaming studies in Parkinson's have shown motor benefits, but integrating real physical objects (a phygital approach) is relatively novel and remains underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Early-stage Parkinson's Disease from I-III of Hoehn and Yahr scale * Cognitinve Assessment MMSE \>= 24 Score * Able to communicate and understand the commands * Must be on regular use of Levodopa/carbidopa Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced stage IV or V * Patients with severe cognitive deficits. * History of suffering from other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting hand use for the exercise * Not taking any medicine for systemic illness
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Punjab institute of Neuroscience Lahore — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hafiz Muddassir Riaz, Ph.D Scholar
- Email: muddassir.riaz@gmail.com
- Phone: +92345-6627409
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.