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The Effect of Eye Exercises in Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
Summary
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.
Official title: The Effect of Eye Exercises on Balance, Functional Mobility and Fall-Related Concern in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
68
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supervised In-Center Eye Exercises
The participants in the study group will perform the eye-exercise program in a standardized seated position under supervision by trained study personnel in a rehabilitation/clinic setting. The exercises will be administered face-to-face and will include progressive visual fixation, smooth pursuit, saccadic eye movements, convergence/divergence, gaze stabilization, and combined eye-head coordination tasks. Progression will be based on increases in movement speed, number of repetitions, task complexity, and participant tolerance, while maintaining the standardized seated position and ensuring safety throughout the intervention.
Locations (1)
Pardis specialized wellness institute
Isfahan, Iran