Vestibular and Cognitive-Motor Training in 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

In this interventional study, adults with Parkinson’s disease will be randomized to three groups to compare vestibular rehabilitation, cognitive-motor dual-task training, or a control condition. The goal is to see if targeting balance through vestibular training or combining thinking with movement can yield better motor and cognitive outcomes than usual care. Participants will undergo structured, supervised exercise programs and will be assessed for balance, gait, and cognitive function. The trial is led by Marmara University in Istanbul and targets individuals in stages I–III of Parkinson’s who are on stable medication. Prior evidence suggests vestibular and dual-task approaches may improve balance and cognition, but this study directly compares these two strategies in the same population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals aged between 40 and 75 years
* Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD)
* Stable medication regimen within the past one month
* Hoehn and Yahr stage I-III
* A score of at least 22 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
* Participants evaluated during the "on" phase of their medication cycle
* No hearing and/or visual impairments

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of any neurological, cardiovascular, or orthopedic disorder that may interfere with walking
* Diagnosis of any other neurological disease (e.g., dementia, cerebrovascular disease)
* Patients with deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants
* Presence of vascular pathologies in the lower extremities

Where it's running

• Marmara University
  Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ezgi Eryıldız, PhD (c)
• Email: fzt.ezgigul@gmail.com
• Phone: +905071180878

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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.