Examining fatigue factors in people with Parkinson's disease
Examination of Factors Associated With Fatigue in Individuals Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease
This study is trying to find out what causes fatigue in people with Parkinson's disease by looking at their sleep, anxiety, depression, and thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06230939 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the factors associated with fatigue in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Conducted in collaboration with Gazi University and Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, the study will collect data from patients attending the Neurology Polyclinic at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Training and Research Hospital. Various assessments, including the Parkinson's Fatigue Scale-16 and Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, will be utilized to evaluate fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, and cognitive status. The study aims to include 84 participants to achieve statistically significant results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease who can stand independently.
Not a fit: Patients who are illiterate, unable to communicate in Turkish, or have other neurological or rheumatic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of fatigue in Parkinson's patients, leading to improved management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While fatigue is a common symptom in Parkinson's Disease, this specific examination of associated factors is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years or older, * Being diagnosed with PD by a neurologist, * Having stable medical treatment, * Being able to stand independently for at least 60 seconds without any assistive device, * Having received 18 points or more according to the MMSD evaluation. Exclusion Criteria: * Being illiterate or unable to communicate in Turkish, * Having undergone a surgery that may affect lower extremity functions, * Diabetes mellitus is a diagnosis of another neurological and rheumatic disease.
Where this trial is running
Ankara and 1 other locations
- Gazi University — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University — Nigde, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aslı ÇELİK, MSc.
- Email: fztaslicelik@gmail.com
- Phone: +90388 311 21 05
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.