Assessing endurance in Parkinson's patients using a pegboard test

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 investigates the validity of the 6-Minute Pegboard and Ring Test (6-MPRT) as a measure of upper extremity endurance in patients with Parkinson's disease. The study will involve two assessments conducted on the same day by different evaluators, with a follow-up assessment occurring two days later. In addition to the 6-MPRT, other tests such as the Weight Lifting Test and the 30-Second Arm Curl Test will also be utilized to evaluate endurance. The goal is to determine if the 6-MPRT can be effectively used in this patient population, where current assessment methods are limited.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hoehn \& Yahr staging ≤3 points,
* Individuals who have not undergone a rehabilitation program of at least 20 days in the last 6 months,
* Those with full upper extremity shoulder flexion and abduction active joint range of motion.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those with severe heart disease such as heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension,
* People with any orthopedic problem that will affect the upper extremity,
* Having a secondary neurological disease diagnosis,
* Having vision impairment that may affect measurement methods (not corrected by glasses),
* Having a cognitive disease that may cause difficulty in following the researchers\' commands,
* Those who had changes in their medical use during the test (dose increase/decrease, drug change

Where it's running

• İstanbul Medilife Beylikdüzü Hospital
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Emre Şenocak, PhD
• Email: emre.senocak@windowslive.com
• Phone: +90 553 569 56 92

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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.