Understanding motor control in people with 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 study investigates how individuals with Parkinson's disease control their reaching movements in response to various environmental changes. Participants will engage in assessments within a virtual reality setup to evaluate their ability to make online movement corrections. The research aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness of these corrections in response to visual and force perturbations. By examining these aspects, the study seeks to enhance our understanding of motor control challenges faced by people with Parkinson's disease.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria (all participants):

* Age 18-85 years
* Able to perform reaching movements of \~20 cm (8 inches)
* MMSE score ≥ 26/30
* Willing and able to attend all testing sessions

Inclusion criteria (PD group only):

* Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease per self report
* Currently taking dopaminergic/dopamine agonist medication

Exclusion criteria (all participants):

* Any chronic or recent upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions that affects reaching
* Any neurological disorders other than Parkinson's disease (e.g., seizure disorders, closed head injuries with loss of consciousness greater than 15 minutes, CNS neoplasm, history of stroke)

Where it's running

• University of Delaware
  Newark, Delaware, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hyosub Kim, PhD — University of Delaware
• Study coordinator: Hyosub Kim, PhD
• Email: hyosub@udel.edu
• Phone: 302-831-4263

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

• One-day exercise test to see how brain and body react in epilepsy, cognitive disorders, Parkinson's, dementia, and related conditions

  A one-day study tests how an acute bout of exercise changes brain function and bodily signals in people with certain neurological conditions compared with healthy individuals.

  Recruiting Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT07883720

• Tributyrin for PSP: a virtual, early-phase study

  This study tests whether tributyrin is safe and tolerable in people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy who are 45 or older, using virtual visits.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan · NCT07863180

• A look at why Lewy body conditions cause visual hallucinations

  This study tests brain‑imaging in people with Lewy body diseases who do or don’t experience visual hallucinations, and in healthy volunteers, to see how brain networks might create these images.

  Recruiting NYU Langone Health · New York, New York · NCT07849413

• How physical activity might help people with Parkinson’s disease who have DBS-STN implants

  This study tests whether adding regular physical activity can help people with Parkinson’s who have DBS-STN stimulation by trying a structured physiotherapy approach alongside standard care.

  Recruiting Medical University of Warsaw · Warsaw · NCT07838636

• Can hippotherapy improve mobility, gait, balance, and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease?

  This pilot trial tests whether adding horse-assisted therapy to standard rehab helps mobility, gait, balance, and perceived health in adults with Parkinson's disease.

  Recruiting Klinik Valens · Valens, Canton of St. Gallen · NCT07802509

• Gut methane and Parkinson's: measuring if a probiotic helps people with Parkinson's, REM sleep behavior disorder, or cognitive concerns

  This study tests whether a probiotic containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri can help people with Parkinson's disease, those at high risk for PD, and related cognitive issues by potentially improving gut methane levels and overall symptoms.

  Recruiting University of Cambridge · Cambridge, CB2 · NCT07786116

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.