Telerehabilitation Dual-Task Training for Parkinson's: a Multidimensional Evaluation

Launched by FENERBAHCE UNIVERSITY · May 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help people with Parkinson's Disease improve their balance and walking through something called telerehabilitation. This means that instead of going to a clinic, participants will do exercises from home using a video call with a physiotherapist. The focus is on dual-task training, which combines physical exercises with mental activities to make both the body and mind stronger. The hope is that this method will make it easier for patients to move around safely and confidently in their daily lives.

To participate in this study, individuals must have a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and be able to walk independently. They should also be stable on their medication and have a certain level of cognitive function, meaning they can think and remember well enough to follow instructions. The study will involve 30 participants who will be divided into three groups, each doing different types of exercises three times a week for four weeks. Before and after the program, researchers will check how well the participants improved in their balance, walking, and overall activity levels. This trial aims to provide a convenient and effective way to enhance the quality of life for those living with Parkinson's.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
• • Stage 1-3 on the Hoehn-Yahr scale
• • A minimum score of 21 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale test
• • Stable drug treatment within the last 1 month
• • Patients are in the "On" period
• • Ability to walk independently on level ground (3 and above according to Functional Ambulation Classification)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Serious hearing or vision problems
• • Having other neurological, cardiovascular or orthopaedic disorders that may prevent walking
• • Any other neurological disorder (e.g. dementia, cerebrovascular disease)
• • less than 5 years of education
• • To have vascular lower extremity pathologies
• • Not having internet access via smartphone or computer