Improve balance with motor imagery
- Trial ID
- NCT06154356
- Official Title
- Effect of Action Observation and Motor Imagery Therapy on Balance, Functional Status and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease, Randomized Controlled Trial
- Goal
- Improve balance with motor imagery
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 54 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Interventions
- Action observation and motor imagery therapy for rehabilitation, Sham action observation and motor imagery therapy for rehabilitation
Summary For Families
They are testing whether watching everyday movements and mentally rehearsing them can improve balance, daily function, and overall quality of life for people with Parkinson's. The therapy uses action observation and motor imagery, meaning you watch actions and vividly imagine doing them to activate the brain's motor networks and strengthen motor planning and balance without physical strain, while a sham version uses non-matching or neutral stimuli as a control. Because it is a non-drug, brain-based rehearsal method, it can complement usual physical therapy and be used alongside Parkinson's medications. The trial is looking for adults 18 to 65 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 3 who can follow simple instructions, and it excludes people with major cognitive, severe vision or hearing problems, uncontrolled heart or lung disease, or musculoskeletal issues that limit movement.
Locations
- Karaman Training and Research Hospital, Karaman, Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Action observation and motor imagery therapy for rehabilitation. They are testing whether watching everyday movements and mentally rehearsing them can improve balance, daily function, and overall quality of life for people with Parkinson's. The therapy uses action observation and motor imagery, meaning you watch actions and vividly imagine doing them to activate the brain's motor networks and strengthen motor planning and balance without physical strain, while a sham version uses non-matching or neutral stimuli as a control. Because it is a non-drug, brain-based rehearsal method, it can complement usual physical therapy and be used alongside Parkinson's medications. The trial is looking for adults 18 to 65 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 3 who can follow simple instructions, and it excludes people with major cognitive, severe vision or hearing problems, uncontrolled heart or lung disease, or musculoskeletal issues that limit movement.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 18 Years and 65 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years and 6 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.