What is this study trying to find out about Parkinson's disease?

This study is evaluating the Turkish version of the Heat Sensitivity Scale to see if it can reliably measure temperature sensitivity in people with Parkinson's disease. The research aims to confirm that the scale works well for Turkish-speaking individuals. Participants will help by completing questionnaires that assess temperature sensitivity and quality of life.

Who may be eligible for this Parkinson's disease clinical trial?

Adults aged 40 to 85 diagnosed with Parkinson's disease may be eligible. Participants should have a Hoehn and Yahr stage of 1 to 3, a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher, and sufficient ability to communicate and complete assessments. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this Parkinson's disease clinical trial?

Study-related care, including all assessments, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered by the study.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 40Years - 85Years

All Genders

ID07710625

Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Heat Sensitivity Scale in People Aged 40 to 85 with Parkinsons Disease

Led by Acibadem University · Updated on 2026-07-22

100

Participants Needed

Research Sites

21 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the Turkish version of the Heat Sensitivity Scale in individuals with Parkinsons disease. This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the scales validity and reliability, including its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity. The goal is to provide a trustworthy tool for assessing temperature sensitivity in Turkish-speaking people diagnosed with Parkinsons disease aged 40 to 85. Participants will complete assessments that include the Heat Sensitivity Scale and the Parkinsons Disease Questionnaire-39 PDQ-39. These measurements will be taken at baseline to evaluate their psychometric properties. No interventions or treatments are administered as part of this observational study. During the study, participants will attend assessments at the Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic, where cognitive and communication abilities will be evaluated to ensure they can complete the questionnaires. Researchers will measure the Heat Sensitivity Scale total score and PDQ-39 total and subscale scores at the time of questionnaire completion. The study spans from May 2026 to May 2027, with the primary outcome measured at baseline.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

"Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Heat Sensitivity Scale for Individuals With Parkinson's Disease"

Who Can Participate

Age: 40Years - 85Years

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3
Age between 40 and 85 years
Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
Sufficient cognitive and communication ability to complete the assessments
Attendance at the Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic of the Neurology Department
Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent

You will not qualify if you...

Presence of a major psychiatric disorder such as major depressive disorder or a psychotic disorder
Diagnosis of advanced dementia
Presence of an uncontrolled systemic chronic disease such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension
Presence of a severe cardiovascular or respiratory condition
Presence of an additional orthopedic or neurological condition that may affect assessment performance
Severe visual or hearing impairment that may interfere with the assessments
Inability to cooperate adequately during the assessments

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