Eye exercises for balance and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease
Tests supervised eye exercises for balance and walking in adults with Parkinson's disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The Effect of Eye Exercises in Parkinson's Disease
Key facts
- Where
- Isfahan, IranSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT07525973, who can take part
Where in Iran
- Pardis specialized wellness instituteIsfahan, IranNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
- Trial code
- NCT07525973
- Record updated
- 15 September 2026
- Original description
Parkinson's disease is commonly associated with impaired gait, postural instability, reduced physical function, and increased concern about falling, all of which contribute substantially to disability and reduced quality of life. Exercise-based rehabilitation is increasingly recommended as a core non-pharmacological strategy for improving mobility and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. In parallel, recent clinical and neurorehabilitation research suggests that eye-movement and gaze-stabilization training may influence postural control, visuomotor integration, and movement performance in neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a supervised in-center eye-exercise program can improve dynamic balance, functional mobility, gait performance, and fall-related concern in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of Eye Exercises on Balance, Functional Mobility and Fall-Related Concern in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Parkinson's disease is commonly associated with impaired gait, postural instability, reduced physical function, and increased concern about falling, all of which contribute substantially to disability and reduced quality of life. Exercise-based rehabilitation is increasingly recommended as a core non-pharmacological strategy for improving mobility and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. In parallel, recent clinical and neurorehabilitation research suggests that eye-movement and gaze-stabilization training may influence postural control, visuomotor integration, and movement performance in neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a supervised in-center eye-exercise program can improve dynamic balance, functional mobility, gait performance, and fall-related concern in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Inclusion: Adults aged 18-80 years with clinically diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's disease; Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3; Stable antiparkinsonian medication regimen for at least 4 weeks before enrollment; Able to stand unaided and walk independently with or without an assistive device; Adequate corrected vision to perform eye-exercise tasks; Able to understand and follow simple exercise instructions; Able to attend supervised in-center sessions three times per week for 8 weeks; Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion: Change in antiparkinsonian medication during the 4 weeks before enrollment or planned medication change during the intervention period; Unstable cardiovascular, orthopedic, vestibular, or neurological condition interfering with safe participation; Active infection or acute medical illness; Severe uncorrected visual impairment preventing participation in eye-exercise tasks; Recent myocardial infarction or stroke within the past 3 months; Severe dizziness, uncontrolled vertigo, or other condition that may be worsened by eye-head coordination exercises; Any other condition judged by the study physician to make participation unsafe.