Search / Trial NCT06615115

The Effect of Different Types of Focus Instructions in Parkinson's Rehabilitation

Launched by BAHÇEŞEHIR UNIVERSITY · Sep 25, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 30, 2024

Not yet recruiting

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ClinConnect Summary

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder. Common movement impairments in Parkinson's include balance and walking difficulties. These impairments lead to falls, increased levels of functional dependency, and a decrease in quality of life. Such deficits are associated with the acquisition of motor function skills. Although PD patients are open to learning, they experience challenges with motor planning. Therefore, individuals with PD may require additional training, sensory input, and motor education for the permanence and ease of motor skill...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Hoehn and Yahr Stage II or III
  • Individuals between the ages of 50 and 70 who can walk independently but have balance disorders
  • Having a score between 21-56 on the Berg Balance Scale
  • Having a score between 24-30 on the Mini Mental State Test
  • Having agreed to participate in the study (Not having a freezing phenomenon)
  • Being in the Medication-on period
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Having malignancy and metabolic diseases
  • Having had Cerebrovascular Accident before
  • Other neurological disease history
  • Presence of cognitive problems
  • Presence of visual or hearing disorders
  • Presence of deep brain pacemaker
  • Presence of freezing phenomenon (persons with Freezing of Gait Questionnaire FOG-Q above zero)
  • Presence of dyskinesia

Trial Officials

Leyla Koçak, PT

Principal Investigator

Bahcesehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy

Pelin Pişirici, PT, PhD

Study Director

Bahcesehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences

About Bahçeşehir University

Bahçeşehir University is a prestigious institution dedicated to advancing education and research in various fields, including healthcare and clinical sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its academic expertise and innovative research environment to facilitate the design, implementation, and management of clinical studies. Committed to fostering collaboration between researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners, Bahçeşehir University aims to contribute to the development of new therapies and improve patient outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical practices in clinical research.

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