A Novel Robotic System for Motor-cognitive Exercise for Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Launched by ADI NEGEV-NAHALAT ERAN · Dec 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is testing a new rehabilitation program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's disease. The program uses robots and music to help improve both movement and thinking skills while participants sit comfortably. Researchers want to see how well this gamified system works by gathering feedback from the users and measuring their physical and mental performance.

To join the study, participants need to be between the ages of 50 and 75, speak Hebrew, and have a diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson's disease but not more severe forms of it. They should also have a certain level of cognitive ability, as assessed by a simple test. Participants will engage with the robotic system and share their experiences, helping researchers understand its effectiveness. If you or a loved one are interested, please know there are a few conditions that may prevent participation, such as having other neurological issues or severe vision or hearing problems.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Signing the informed consent form
• • Men and women in ages 50-75
• • Hebrew speakers
• • Have Idiopathic Parkinson's disease
• • Hoehn and Yahr 3 and below
• • Moca test 23 and above
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with Parkinson's plus syndromes
• • PD patients who suffer from unrelated neurological symptoms.
• • Orthopedic problems of the upper limb
• • Recent surgery conducted on the upper limb
• • Uncorrected vision problems
• • Uncorrected severe hearing loss