Upper Extremity Rehabilitation With Virtual Reality in Parkinson's Disease Patients (NCT06147726) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Upper Extremity Rehabilitation With Virtual Reality in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2023-11-01
Plain-language summary
Upper extremities are the first part of the body to be affected by Parkinson's disease. Although studies have shown that virtual reality-assisted rehabilitation methods are effective on gait and balance, studies on their use for upper extremity rehabilitation are limited. For this reason, the aim of the project is to examine whether virtual reality supported upper extremity position matching exercises, which will be specially prepared according to joint ranges of motion, will provide functional improvement in the upper extremities of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Accepting to participate in the research
* Being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease by a neurologist
* Continuing anti-parkinsonian medication
* Hoehn-Yahr (H-Y) stage 3 and below
* Ability to walk independently
* To have full range of motion in shoulder abduction and elbow extension movements
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of additional neurological diseases other than Parkinson's Disease
* Scores below 21 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale
* Change in medication dosage in the last 1 month
* Severe visual impairment or complete hearing impairment in both ears
* Having a rheumatologic, musculoskeletal, etc. disease that may affect upper extremity functions
* The occurrence of severe tremors or dyskinesias due to the end of the drug dose
* Failing the Titmus butterfly test
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Box and Block Test (BBT)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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Proprioception Assessment
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year