Plain-English translation of NCT06500182 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Parkinson Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether hippotherapy — a form of therapy that uses horses as part of treatment — can help people over 75 with Parkinson's disease. Researchers know that exercise can help slow cognitive decline in other conditions, so they want to see if working with horses alongside your regular Parkinson's medications might improve your overall quality of life, well-being, and ability to do daily activities.
People with Parkinson's disease often struggle to stay independent as they age, and regular medications alone don't always address all of their needs. This trial explores whether this therapy could provide an additional way to support independence and quality of life in older patients.
You would attend 6 hippotherapy sessions — working with a horse as part of your regular care — over a period of 6 weeks. Before and after the sessions, you'll complete simple questionnaires about your quality of life, well-being, and how you're doing. You'll also have an MRI scan to confirm your diagnosis. Sessions are timed the same way each time, and you'll continue taking your regular Parkinson's medications throughout the study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 25, 2026 · Not medical advice
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