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Exergaming With Physical Objects for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: Effects on Functional Outcome
Led by University of Health Sciences Lahore · Updated on 2026-05-19
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Health Sciences Lahore
Lead Sponsor
P
Punjab Institute of Neurosciences Lahore
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Parkinson's Disease often leads to difficulties with hand movement, affecting daily activities. Researchers are exploring whether combining physical objects with digital exergaming, called a phygital approach, can improve upper limb function better than digital prompts alone. This pilot study aims to assess the effects of this method in people with early-stage Parkinson's Disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The phygital group will complete 36 sessions over 12 weeks, each lasting 30 minutes, performing task-based exergaming using physical objects like blocks and spoons along with digital prompts. The control group will receive the same schedule and digital prompts but without physical objects. Both groups will also receive conventional physical therapy focused on strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and gait. Throughout the study, assessments will be made at the start and after 12 weeks using the Box and Block Test to measure hand dexterity. Data collection will occur privately and under supervision to ensure accuracy and participant comfort. The study will analyze changes within and between groups to understand the impact of the phygital exergaming on motor function in Parkinson's Disease.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Exergaming for Improving Upper Limb Functions in Parkinson's Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Early-stage Parkinson's Disease (stage I to III on Hoehn and Yahr scale)
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher
- Ability to communicate and understand commands
- Regular use of Levodopa/carbidopa medication
You will not qualify if you...
- Advanced Parkinson's Disease stage IV or V
- Severe cognitive deficits
- Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting hand use
- Not taking medication for systemic illness
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants receive 36 sessions of therapy over 12 weeks. The intervention group engages in structured exergaming tasks using physical objects combined with digital prompts, while the control group receives conventional physical therapy. All sessions are supervised by a physiotherapist.
Three sessions per week, each lasting approximately 30 minutes
Duration - Short-term post-treatment assessment
After completing the treatment, participants are assessed to evaluate the consistency of improvements in upper limb function.
1 visit (in-person) immediately after 12 weeks of intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Punjab institute of Neuroscience Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
H
Hafiz Muddassir Riaz, Ph.D Scholar
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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