Examining focus instructions in rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease

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 study investigates the impact of different types of focus instructions on rehabilitation exercises for individuals with Parkinson's disease. It aims to enhance motor function and improve balance and walking abilities through tailored exercise interventions. Participants will engage in exercises while receiving specific focus instructions to determine which method is most effective in improving their functional mobility and quality of life. The study includes individuals who can walk independently but experience balance disorders, and it assesses their progress using established balance and cognitive tests.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hoehn and Yahr Stage II or III
* Individuals between the ages of 50 and 70 who can walk independently but have balance disorders
* Having a score between 21-56 on the Berg Balance Scale
* Having a score between 24-30 on the Mini Mental State Test
* Having agreed to participate in the study (Not having a freezing phenomenon)
* Being in the Medication-on period

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having malignancy and metabolic diseases
* Having had Cerebrovascular Accident before
* Other neurological disease history
* Presence of cognitive problems
* Presence of visual or hearing disorders
* Presence of deep brain pacemaker
* Presence of freezing phenomenon (persons with Freezing of Gait Questionnaire FOG-Q above zero)
* Presence of dyskinesia

Where it's running

• Atafiz Tıp Merkezi
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Leyla Koçak, PT — Bahcesehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy
• Study coordinator: Pelin Pişirici, PT, PhD
• Email: pelinpisirici@gmail.com
• Phone: 05055016076

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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.