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NCT Number: NCT06505343

Effect of Freezing Phenomenon in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Although the literature review indicates that plantar pressure may be related to freezing, there are not enough studies examining the effect of freezing phenomenon on pedobarographic pressure distribution and gait parameters. Therefore, the aim of our study is to examine the effect of freezing phenomenon on gait parameters and pedobarographic pressure distribution in patients with Parkinson's Disease.

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Key information

Conditions

Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Age range

50 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Individuals diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson's disease by a physician and healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics will be included in the study. Individuals will be examined in 3 groups: a group of patients with Parkinson's Disease with freezing phenomenon, a group of patients with Parkinson's Disease without freezing phenomenon, and a healthy control group.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being between stage 2-3 according to the Modified Hoehn-Yahr Staging Scale
  • Having a score of 24 or above from the Standardized Mini Mental Test

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of an additional neurological or psychiatric disease other than Parkinson's disease
  • Presence of uncontrollable dyskinesia or motor fluctuations
  • Presence of postural hypotension, vision problems (that cannot be compensated with the correct lens) or vestibular disorders that may affect balance
  • Presence of cardiopulmonary diseases that may affect walking
  • Presence of orthopedic problems and inflammatory arthritis (such as fractures, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis) that may cause limitation of movement and affect gait and evaluations

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Computerized Gait Evaluation System

    Time frame: Baseline

    This system allows the measurement of spatiotemporal features of gait.

  2. Pressure distribution measurement platform

    Time frame: Baseline

    This system allows the measurement of dynamic foot pressure distribution with the pressure distribution measurement platform integrated into the system

  3. Kinematic analysis

    Time frame: Baseline

    Kinematic analysis of the gait can be performed with the camera support within the system.

  4. The freezing of gait questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline

    This scale is a scale that evaluates freezing. This scale is related to patients' experiences, especially in the last week. One article describes the frequency of freezing seen in patients.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effect of Freezing Phenomenon on Gait Parameters and Pedobarographic Pressure Distribution in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 17, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 19, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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