Virtual Reality on Balance of Parkinson's Disease (NCT07274514) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Reality on Balance of Parkinson's Disease
Spain50 participantsStarted 2025-02-05
Plain-language summary
This study, titled: Effectiveness of immersive virtual reality on balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Is a randomized clinical trial conducted at Zaragoza Parkinson's Association in Spain. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a immersive virtual reality program in enhancing balance for patients with Parkinson.s disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disease that has a major impact on patients' balance and gait, affecting their quality of life. Physical rehabilitation is crucial for maintaining and improving balance, and immersive virtual reality promises to be an alternative for improving outcomes in patients with PD.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of PD confirmed by a neurologist
* Age between 55 and 90 years
* Hoehn \& Yahr Scale score of 1 to 4
* Cognitive level of 24 or higher on the Mini Mental Examination Test
* Ability to stand upright without assistance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual or auditory impairments that could interfere with the perception of information or trigger dizziness or epilepsy
* Musculoskeletal conditions that hinder or prevent the execution of exercises or the ability to maintain a standing position for at least 20 minutes
* Psychiatric disorders such as moderate or severe depression diagnosed in the last year and impulse control disorders diagnosed in the last year
* Score of 20 points on the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ scale), indicating the presence of severe adverse symptoms
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is testing immersive virtual reality as a physical therapy tool for balance in Parkinson's disease — given my current balance problems and stage of PD, is this kind of intervention something that could realistically help me, or would standard physical therapy be a better starting point?
2The trial is no longer actively enrolling patients, so I can't join it now — but based on what you know about VR-based balance therapy research, are there similar studies or programs I could access to get comparable treatment?
3The main thing this trial is measuring is something called the Mini-BESTest, which assesses balance — how does my current balance score on that kind of scale, and would it tell us whether I'm the type of patient this approach was designed for?
4Since this trial doesn't have a traditional phase label, what does that tell us about how much is already known about the safety and effectiveness of immersive virtual reality for balance in Parkinson's patients like me?
5If the results from this trial become available, how would you use that kind of evidence to decide whether adding VR-based balance training to my physical therapy plan makes sense for my specific situation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Balance-Mini-Balance Systems Test (Mini-BESTest)
Timeframe: Balance will be assessed at three time points: pre-intervention (M0), the day post-intervention (M1), and 90 days post-intervention (M2).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07274514
SponsorInstituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón