The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Function and Balance and Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Disease

NCT06591975 · Gazi University

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Official title

Investigation of the Relationship Between Upper Extremity Function and Balance and Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Disease

About this study

According to the sample size calculation, at least 26 diagnosed PD will be included. Participants' demographic characteristics will be taken initially and the stage will be recorded according to the Hoehn and Yahr Scale. Then, upper extremity functions, balance, and functional mobility will be evaluated.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Having accepted participation in the study after being provided with detailed information about the research * Having been diagnosed with only Parkinson's Disease by a specialist physician * Having a Standardized Mini-Mental Test score greater than 24 * Being in stages 1 to 3 according to the Hoehn and Yahr Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Having any vision, hearing, or perceptual issues that could affect the research outcomes * Having an orthopedic problem in the upper extremity that could impact hand dexterity, balance, or mobility * Having a cardiovascular, pulmonary, or hormonal disorder

Study design

Enrollment target: 26 participants

Age groups: adult, older_adult

Timeline

Starts: 2024-11-15

Estimated completion: 2025-03-30

Last updated: 2025-03-18

Primary outcomes

• The Nine-Hole Peg Test (Assessment will be conducted immediately after enrollment.)
• The Berg Balance Scale (Assessment will be conducted immediately after enrollment.)
• The Timed Up and Go Test (Assessment will be conducted immediately after enrollment.)

Sponsor

Gazi University · other

Contacts & investigators

Contactkader eldemir, PT, PhD · contact · fztkader2015@gmail.com · +903464873152

All locations (1)

Sivas Cumhuriyet UniversityRecruiting

Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)

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