Influence of Autonomy on Motor Learning in People With Parkinson's Disease

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the benefits of autonomy supported learning in patients with Parkinson's disease. The main questions to answer are: * Whether autonomy supported learning can benefit motor learning in PD patients * Whether autonomy supported learning can enhance intrinsic motivation and/ or information processing of PD patients in learning a new task. * Whether autonomy supported learning can facilitate cortical excitability change after practicing a new task. Part

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: * age above 20-years-old * able to follow instructions to perform the tasks (Montreal Cognitive Assessment ≥ 24) * no surgery and injury in upper extremities in recent 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * other neurological disorders in addition to Parkinson's disease * Parkinson's

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