A phase 2 trial tested a home-based exergaming program for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) with gait and balance issues. The study involved 50 patients who were divided into an active exergaming group and a control group using keyboards. Key results showed no significant difference in functional mobility between groups, but 32% of the active group showed improvement in gait and balance versus 8% in the control group. The exergaming was safe and well-received; however, the study couldn’t compare exergaming with no treatment or usual care and faced participant dropouts. The findings indicate exergaming’s potential in improving gait and balance in PD, warranting further research on its broader impact.
Reference: Ciccone I. Home-Based Exergaming Shows Efficacy for Treat Gait and Balance Disorders in Parkinson Disease. Neurology Live. Updated January 14, 2024. Accessed January 23, 2024.
Link: https://www.neurologylive.com/view/home-based-exergaming-shows-efficacy-treat-gait-balance-disorders-pd
