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NCT Number: NCT07442370

The Effect of Functional Rotational Exercises on Fall Risk and Mobility in Parkinson's Disease Patients

This study aims to contribute to clinical applications by investigating the effectiveness of functional rotation exercises on fall risk, mobility, and balance in patients diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

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Key information

Conditions

Parkinson Disease Basal Ganglia Diseases Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Movement Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases Parkinsonian Disorders Parkinsonism Synucleinopathies

Age range

50 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sancak Medical Center

Istanbul, Sancaktepe, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

About this study

This study aims to investigate the clinical effects of functional rotation exercises on fall risk and mobility in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: a control group and an experimental group. Demographic characteristics of all participants will be collected, and then the Timed Up and Walk Test will be used to assess fall risk, the 10-Meter Walk Test to assess mobility, and the Berg Balance Scale to assess functional balance. An extra exercise program will be applied to participants in the experimental group.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (Hoehn & Yahr stages 1-2)
  • Individuals aged 50-70 years
  • Mini Mental State Test score ≥ 24
  • Individuals whose medical treatment has been stable in the last 6 weeks
  • Individuals with stable vital signs
  • Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study and understand the purpose and process of the study, and who have signed a written informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

  • Advanced Parkinson's disease (H&Y 3-5)
  • Severe orthopedic problems
  • Vestibular system disorders
  • History of serious falls in the last 6 months

Treatment and study plan

Conventional Physiotherapy

Other

Conventional physiotherapy will be applied for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions per week, each session lasting approximately 40-50 minutes.

Participants will be given stretching and flexibility exercises (trunk, shoulder and lower extremity muscle groups) in each session, with 10 repetitions x 15 seconds. Balance exercises (3 repetitions for 30-45 seconds in static and dynamic balance positions), walking exercises on a flat surface, and strengthening exercises (2-3 sets, 10-12 repetitions with resistance band or dumbbells) will be performed.

conventional physiotherapy + exercise

Other

This group will receive conventional physical therapy and functional rotation exercises for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions per week, each session lasting approximately 40-50 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go Test

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    This outcome measure will be used to assess functional mobility using a virtual reality-based adaptation of the Timed Up and Go test. Test completion time will be automatically recorded by the system. Validity and reliability will be examined through comparison with the conventional Timed Up and Go test and repeated measurements.

  2. Berg Balance Test

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Berg Balance Test is consisting of 14 items and measures the ability of individuals to maintain balance while performing functional tasks. Each task is scored from 0 (cannot perform independently) to 4 (stated best performance). 0-20 points are interpreted as high risk of falling, between 21-40 points as medium risk of falling, and between 41-56 points as low risk.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Ömer ŞEVGİN

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905069787535

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Functional Rotational Exercises on Fall Risk and Mobility in Parkinson's Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 2, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 3, 2026

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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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