Assessing balance confidence and fear of falling in Parkinson's disease patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study involves 31 patients aged 50-80 years diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and 31 healthy volunteers. It aims to evaluate the mental and functional status of Parkinson's patients using various scales, including the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Additionally, the study will assess balance confidence, overall balance, fear of falling, and kinesiophobia levels through specific assessment tools. No interventions will be administered, focusing solely on observational data collection.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease by a neurology specialist.
* Modified Hoehn-Yahr Staging Scale classification between stages 1-3.
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher.
* Age between 50-80 years.
* Volunteered to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of medications, apart from routine Parkinson's disease treatments, that could affect balance or muscle strength.
* Presence of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions other than Parkinson's disease.
* Refusal to participate in the study.
* Presence of psychiatric disorders.
* Presence of cognitive impairments.

Where it's running

• Beylikdüzü State Hospital
  Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Büşra Şirin Ahısha, MD
• Email: bsrn080@gmail.com
• Phone: 02124443322

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.