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NCT Number: NCT07006376

Thoracolumbar Fascia Thickness in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

The aim of this study is to examine thoracolumbar fascia thickness, trunk flexibility, trunk control and upper extremity skills in Parkinson's disease patients. Patients between the ages of 55-80 who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist and healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics will be included in the study as a control group. Demographic information of the individuals will be recorded and clinical evaluations will be made. Staging of Parkinson's patients will be done with the Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale (MHRS), and disease severity will be done with the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). Thoracolumbar fascia thickness of individuals in both groups will be evaluated with ultrasonography, trunk flexibility with the Active Trunk Range of Motion Assessment and Sit-Reach test, trunk functions with the Trunk Impairment Scale, and manual skills with the Purdue Pegboard Test.

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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 Synucleinopathies

Age range

55 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Atılım University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 50 and 80
  • Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 24 and 30
  • Diagnosed with Parkinson's by a neurologist
  • MH&Y stage 2-3

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to communicate verbally
  • Use of walking aids
  • Elderly people with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders and/or congestive heart failure
  • Older adults in whom exercise is not recommended.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Ultrasonography Measurement

    Time frame: Baseline

    The thickness of the Thoracolumbar Fascia will be measured by ultrasonography at the level of the L3 lumbar vertebra and using a predefined standard protocol.

  2. Range of Motion Assessment

    Time frame: Baseline

    Active trunk ranges of motion will be assessed during flexion/extension, rotation, and lateral flexion using a universal goniometer.

  3. Sit and Reach Test

    Time frame: Baseline

    For this test, a tape measure will be fixed to a table at the exact level of the subjects' feet. Subjects will sit in front of the table with bare feet and legs straight. Then, they will slowly extend forward as far as possible, keeping their hands together and without bending their knees. During this extension, attention will be paid to the subjects' straight backs and to avoid sudden movements.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ankara University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Thoracolumbar Fascia Thickness, Trunk Flexibility and Manual Dexterity in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 25, 2026

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