Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 40 to 85

Determinants of Physical Frailty in Parkinson’s Disease

Official title: Investigation of the Relationship Between Motor Imagery, Body Awareness, Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity, Symptom Severity, and Physical Frailty in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Run by Acibadem University · NCT07488364 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how motor imagery, body awareness, fear of movement, physical activity, and symptom severity relate to frailty in people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages40 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorAcibadem University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul, Turkey)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 30, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsMarch 30, 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07488364 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 40–85 with clinically diagnosed Parkinson’s disease and Hoehn and Yahr stage 1–3 who can consent and cooperate with assessments.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with advanced dementia, major psychiatric illness, severe cardiovascular/respiratory disease, or other conditions preventing participation may not benefit or be eligible.

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

What this trial studies

This cross‑sectional observational study will examine associations among motor imagery capacity, interoceptive awareness, kinesiophobia, physical activity level, symptom severity, and physical frailty in adults with Parkinson’s disease. Participants will complete questionnaires and undergo functional assessments to explore these biopsychosocial factors. The findings aim to provide insight into factors linked with frailty and potential targets for intervention in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, results could help clinicians identify modifiable factors associated with frailty in Parkinson’s disease and inform personalized management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in Parkinson’s and other populations has found links between psychosocial factors and frailty, supporting the relevance of this observational approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinically diagnosed Parkinson's disease
* Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3
* Age 40 to 85 years
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24
* Attending the Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic, Department of Neurology
* Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Major depressive disorder or psychotic disorder
* Advanced dementia
* Severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease
* Uncontrolled chronic systemic disease (e.g., diabetes mellitus or hypertension)
* Additional neurological or orthopedic conditions that may affect assessment performance
* Severe visual or hearing impairment that could interfere with study assessments
* Inability to cooperate with the physiotherapist during study assessments

Where it's running

  • Acibadem University
    Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.