A treadmill training program in a gamified virtual reality environment combined with transcranial direct current stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's Disease (PD) affects movement and cognition, and physiotherapy, particularly treadmill gait training, has potential in addressing movement dysfunctions in PD. However, treadmill training falls short in addressing cognitive aspects and adherence. Virtual reality (VR) and gamification can enhance motor and cognitive retraining and improve adherence. People with Parkinson's Disease (PWPD) have decreased motor skill learning efficiency, but tDCS can improve motor and cognitive learning.

Methods

78 participants with PD will be randomly allocated in a 1:1:1 ratio to one of three groups: (1) treadmill + Gamified Virtual Reality Environment (GVRE) + tDCS training group; (2) treadmill + GVRE training group or (3) treadmill training group. Participants will foll

SUBMITTER: Bosch-Barcelo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11251630 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature