Video game exercise program for improving upper limb function in Parkinson's disease
Official title: Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Video-Based Exercise Program Targeting Upper Extremity Function in Individuals With Parkinson
Run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · NCT06807411 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if a fun video game exercise program can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their arm and hand movement better than regular exercise.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beykoz) |
| Trial ID | NCT06807411 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50-80 with idiopathic Parkinson's disease at Hoehn and Yahr Scale Stage I to III and exhibiting kyphotic posture.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other neurological conditions, significant visual abnormalities, or cardiovascular issues may not benefit from this study.
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 the effectiveness of a video-based game exercise program designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on improving upper extremity function. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a conventional exercise group or a video game exercise group, both receiving 8 weeks of therapy. The video game group will engage in interactive games using the Becure Extremity ROM device under physiotherapist supervision, aiming to enhance joint range of motion, proprioception, and overall quality of life. The study seeks to determine if video game training can provide additional benefits compared to traditional exercise methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance upper limb functionality and quality of life for patients with Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have gone: While some studies have reported limited effects of video game training in neurological rehabilitation, this approach remains relatively novel and requires further high-quality research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 50-80 with idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Hoehn and Yahr Scale Stage I to III * Presence of kyphotic posture Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any other neurological condition * Any pathology affecting the movement system in addition to Parkinson's disease * Visual abnormalities * Cardiovascular conditions that may interfere with treatment * Dyskinesia * History of surgery for Parkinson's disease * Inability to cooperate at a level required to play the games
Where it's running
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Burak Menek, PhD — Medipol University
- Study coordinator: Burak Menek, PhD
- Email: bmenek@medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: 05444761640
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.