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Extended Reality Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent
Summary
This study investigates how different types of extended reality, Virtual Reality (fully immersive) and Mixed Reality (partly real-world), can be used in rehabilitation for people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will attend a single 45-minute session at the Rehabilitation Center of UZ Ghent, where they will perform a simple balloon-popping task twice using a VR headset, once in each environment. During the exercises, they will be safely supported to prevent falls, while a wearable device measures physical responses such as heart rate and skin conductance. After each task, participants will complete short questionnaires about their experience and mental effort. The study aims to determine which type of extended reality is preferred and how each affects physical and mental responses, supporting the development of more accessible rehabilitation approaches.
Official title: Effect of the Level of Immersion in Extended Reality During Rehabilitation of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2027-09-01
Last Updated
2026-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extended reality balance training
Participants perform a balloon-popping task for balance training using a VR headset in two conditions: Virtual Reality (fully immersive) and Mixed Reality (real-world combined with virtual elements). The task includes visual changes to challenge how participants see and respond to their environment, including eye movements. The goal is to compare how these two formats affect mental effort and experience.
Locations (1)
UZ Ghent
Ghent, Belgium