Status:
RECRUITING
Which Tools Better Predict Fall Risk in Parkinson's Disease: A Comparative Study of Objective, Self-Reported, and Functional Balance Assessment
Lead Sponsor:
Bezmialem Vakif University
Conditions:
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Parkinson
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-80 years
Brief Summary
Introduction: Falls are common in Parkinson's disease (PD), affecting 30-90% of patients annually, with more than half experiencing recurrent falls. Identifying balance assessment tools that are both ...
Detailed Description
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural instability, resulting from damage to dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 40 and 80 years old
- Receiving stable dopaminergic treatment
- No other neurological disorders besides PD
- A Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>24
- Hoehn and Yahr stage between 1-3
- Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study after receiving detailed information
Exclusion
- Presence of visual, hearing impairments, cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that could affect study outcomes
- Having mental or physical impairments severe enough to hinder communication
- Clinically unstable condition within the past month
- Participation in a rehabilitation program within the last six months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07148700
Start Date
May 1 2025
End Date
August 30 2025
Last Update
August 29 2025
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Eyup, Turkey (Türkiye)