What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of combined cognitive and exercise training compared to exercise alone on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease.

March 28, 2026

Effectiveness of combined cognitive and exercise training versus single exercise training on cognition in people with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of combined cognitive and exercise training compared to exercise alone on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease.
Conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Analyzed outcomes related to cognition for different training formats
Compared the effects of combined and single training interventions
Combined cognitive and exercise training improved global cognitive function more than exercise alone
Effects were consistent regardless of the specific intervention format
Overall findings support the integration of cognitive and exercise training for better outcomes in Parkinson’s disease

Abstract

Combined exercise and cognitive interventions are superior to exercise alone for patients with Parkinson's disease, and their beneficial effects on global cognitive function are not influenced by the specific intervention format.

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Cite This Study

Zhang et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c770c08bbfbc51511e0bb2 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2026.2642778

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