The Effect of Eye Exercises on Motor Performance, Balance, and Fall Risk in Parkinson's Disease (NCT07525973) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Eye Exercises on Motor Performance, Balance, and Fall Risk in Parkinson's Disease
Iran34 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The objective of the trial is to assess key areas of uncertainty regarding the use of synchronous home-based tele eye exercises in future practice and research for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), including issues relating to feasibility, safety, and potential for efficacy on motor performance, balance, and fall risk.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 80 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years and over
* Clinically diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's disease (Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3)
* Stable antiparkinsonian medication regimen for at least 1 month
* Able to walk independently or with minimal assistance (cane/walker allowed)
* Permission from their neurologist
* Have decision-making capacity to enable them to give informed consent to take part in the study
* Have access to a smart device (e.g., smartphone, laptop, or tablet) and internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable cardiac status (angina, decompensated congestive heart failure, severe arrhythmias, etc.)
* Active infection or acute medical illness
* Hemodynamic instability
* Severe cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination \< 24)
* Unable to exercise (lower extremity amputation without prosthesis or severe musculoskeletal pain at rest/minimal activity)
* Recent fall resulting in fracture or hospitalization (within 3 months)
* Unstable PD treatment or changing (titrating) medication regime
* Myocardial infarction or stroke within past 3 months
* Severe visual impairment not correctable with glasses