Remote Haptic Rehab for Parkinson's Disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial will compare a remote rehabilitation system with and without haptic feedback for adults with Parkinson's disease. The study aims to determine whether at-home, technology-assisted therapy can improve motor symptoms and daily functioning while reducing barriers to access. Participants must be 18 or older, have PD, and be able to move their hands and head and sit upright for up to an hour. The trial is led by Virginia Tech and will take place in the surrounding region, focusing on field deployment outside traditional clinic settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Over 18 years old
* Diagnosed with PD

Exclusion Criteria:

* Hoehn and Yahr stage outside 1-3
* Lives outside the 48 contiguous states in the USA
* Unable to move hands and head without assistance
* Unable to remain seated in an upright position for up to an hour

Where it's running

• Virginia Tech
  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sol Lim, Ph.D. — Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Study coordinator: Sol Lim, Ph.D.
• Email: sol@vt.edu
• Phone: 540-231-0083

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.