RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06730074

A Novel Robotic System for Motor-cognitive Exercise for Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Sponsor

Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Dec 12, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic

Summary

The objective of this study is to test a gamified rehabilitation system in a sitting position involving robots and music for the benefit of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). This pilot experiment will involve the collection of both subjective user evaluation measures and objective motor and cognitive measures.

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Signing the informed consent form
Men and women in ages 50-75
Hebrew speakers
Have Idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Hoehn and Yahr 3 and below
Moca test 23 and above

Exclusion Criteria6

Patients with Parkinson's plus syndromes
PD patients who suffer from unrelated neurological symptoms.
Orthopedic problems of the upper limb
Recent surgery conducted on the upper limb
Uncorrected vision problems
Uncorrected severe hearing loss

Interventions

DEVICEUsing a gamified rehabilitation system in a sitting position involving robots and music for the benefit of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD)

This is the first socially assistive robotic platform developed specifically for people with PD. If successful, this platform could be incorporated into the clinical toolbox at Adi Negev and other centres.