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Exergaming for Improving Upper Limb Functions in Parkinson's Disease

NCT07475741 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-05-19

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Summary

Parkinson's Disease commonly results in impaired hand dexterity, reducing a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living. While digital exergaming has been used to encourage physical activity and improve motor function, it often lacks real-world tactile engagement. Integrating physical objects into exergaming known as a phygital approach which may enhance sensorimotor learning and functional carryover. However, its impact on upper limb functional outcomes in PD remains underexplored.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of exergaming with physical objects on functional outcomes of upper limb rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Methodology: This randomized controlled pilot study will include 30 individuals with early-stage Parkinson's Disease, recruited through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either a phygital exergaming group or a control group. Both groups will receive sessions over three monthd (3 sessions/week, 30 minutes each). The phygital group will perform task-based exergaming using both physical objects and digital prompts, while the control group will use digital prompts alone. Functional outcomes will be assessed using the Box and Block Test (BBT), at baseline (day 1) and post intervention 12 weeks.

Statistical Analysis: Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics like gender, stages of diseases etc. will be summarized and described as bar charts and percentages. Within-group differences will be assessed using paired t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests based on data normality. Between-group comparisons will be conducted using independent t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests. A p-value of less than 0.05 will be considered statistically significant.

Conditions

  • Parkinsons Disease (PD)

Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Exergaming

The intervention group (phygital) will receive 36 sessions (three sessions per week over twelve weeks), each lasting approximately 30 minutes, involving structured exergaming tasks using physical objects (e.g., blocks, spoons, cups) combined with digital prompts on a tablet or laptop.

PROCEDURE

Conventional Physical Therapy

Patients will receive routine physiotherapy treatment based on the impairments: Strength Training Flexibility and Mobility Balance and Coordination Gait and Functional Training Conentional Physical Therapy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Punjab Institute of Neurosciences Lahore

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Health Sciences Lahore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Nadia Naseem, Ph.D. · University of Health Sciences Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
45 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-20
Primary Completion
2026-09-30
Completion
2026-11-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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