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Combining thinking exercises with movement practice

Researchers are studying whether a programme combining movement and thinking tasks is practical for people with Parkinson’s.

Testing a treatment or activity · Study reference: NCT07833748

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Age 18 years and over · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: all

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Presence of motor symptoms attributable to Parkinson's disease * Availability to participate in both treatments (cognitive and motor) * Severity of symptoms compatible with participation in group physical therapy * Absence of other medical conditions that could interfere with treatment delivery * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score \>= 18 * Consent to participate in group-based motor training * Absence of falls in the 3 months prior to baseline evaluation Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant major neurological or psychiatric disorders * Severe cardio-pulmonary, renal, or hepatic diseases * Changes in baseline pharmacological therapy within 3 months prior to enrollment

Full study name & original research details

Official study title

Integrated Motor-Cognitive Training in Parkinson's Disease: A Feasibility Study

Original description

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by both motor symptoms (such as bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural instability) and non-motor symptoms, including cognitive impairments (affecting working memory, executive functions, and attention). Combined interventions that target both domains simultaneously or consecutively have shown potential to produce superior benefits compared to isolated motor or cognitive training. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, adherence, and preliminary clinical results of efficacy of an integrated and combined motor-cognitive rehabilitation training in patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This feasibility study will enroll 12 participants with Parkinson's disease. All participants will undergo a comprehensive 10-session integrated rehabilitation program combining digital cognitive individual stimulation and group functional motor training. The primary focus is to assess acceptability, safety, and adherence to this combined approach, while secondary outcomes will observe changes in relevant cognitive and motor clinical variables.

Conditions reported: PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)

Study type: Interventional
Interventions: Combined group motor training and individual digital cognitive stimulation
Phases: NA
Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara
Start date reported by registry: 2026-06-01 (actual)

Registry updated: 2026-09-22 · Status last verified by the registry submitter: 2026-09

Registry records retrieved 2026-10-11 (UTC). Individual records may have older updates. Recruitment and eligibility must be confirmed with the study team.

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Sofia Straudi, MD, PhD · +390532238720 · sofia.straudi@unife.it

Study locations

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Ferrara University Hospital

Ferrara, FE, Italy

Recruiting

Sofia Straudi, MD, PhD · 0532238720 · sofia.straudi@unife.it

Gaia Palma, PhD student, Psychologist

Andrea Baroni, Physiotherapist, PhD

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