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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 physical function, balance, and fall-related concern in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Official title: The Effect of Eye Exercises on Physical Function, Balance, and Fall Risk in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supervised In-Center Eye Exercises
The participants in the study group will perform the eye-exercise program in a supervised rehabilitation/clinic setting. The exercises will initially be performed in a seated position, with selected tasks progressed to standing positions as tolerated and considered safe by the supervising therapist. The exercises will be administered face-to-face by trained study personnel. The program will include progressive visual fixation, smooth pursuit, saccadic eye movements, convergence/divergence, gaze stabilization, and combined eye-head coordination tasks, with gradual progression in speed and complexity according to participant tolerance and safety.
Locations (1)
Pardis specialized wellness institute
Isfahan, Iran