Rehabilitation With Dual-task Exercises to Improve Balance in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Launched by G. D'ANNUNZIO UNIVERSITY · Jun 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring whether a special type of exercise program, called dual-task exercises, can help improve balance in people with Parkinson's disease better than traditional rehabilitation methods. The goal is to see if these exercises can reduce the risk of falls, enhance the ability to perform daily activities independently, and overall improve quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson's. Participants in the study will attend 20 sessions over two months, where they will engage in exercises designed to challenge their balance while also doing another task at the same time.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be over 30 years old, have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in the early to moderate stages, and have been on a stable medication regimen for at least three months. Those with more advanced stages of the disease, severe cognitive issues, or who are pregnant will not be able to participate. Throughout the trial, researchers will measure balance and other factors before, right after, and two months after the rehabilitation program to see how effective the dual-task exercises are compared to traditional methods.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease (Movement Disorder Society criteria).
• • Early to moderate stage of the disease (Hoehn and Yahr score \< 3).
• • Age over 30 years.
• • Ability to provide informed consent.
• • Stable pharmacological therapy for at least 3 months.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Hoehn and Yahr score ≥ 3.
• • Severe cognitive or psychiatric disorders (e.g., dementia).
• • Use of interfering medications or treatments.
• • Participation in another clinical trial.
• • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• • Need for changes in pharmacological therapy during the rehabilitation period.