The Effects of Scapulohumeral Rehabilitation on Scapula Kinematics and Upper Extremity Functional… (NCT06861933) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Scapulohumeral Rehabilitation on Scapula Kinematics and Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
With this study, individuals diagnosed with PD in Burdur province in Turkey will be provided with a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for the upper extremity, and it is thought that the treatment received by both groups will have a positive effect on the functionality of the individuals. According to the results of our study, it will be determined whether the scapula kinematics and upper extremity functionality of individuals diagnosed with PD are different from healthy individuals of the same age and gender. After the intervention programs applied to the individuals, it is thought that it will contribute to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs of individuals with PD by determining whether the scapulohumeral rehabilitation program is superior to the upper extremity neurorehabilitation program.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* For the intervention group:
* Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
* Being between 1-3 according to the Hoehn \& Yahr staging
* For the control group:
* Being of the same age and gender as the individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease included in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* For the intervention group:
* Refusing to participate in the study
* Having a full-thickness rotator cuff muscle rupture
* Having a history of humerus, clavicle, scapula or shoulder surgery
* Having a history of humerus, clavicle, scapula or shoulder fracture
* Having a history of any other disease that may affect the ability to stand independently
* For the control group:
* Refusing to participate in the study
* Having a full-thickness rupture of the rotator cuff muscles
* Having a history of humerus, clavicle, scapula or shoulder surgery
* Having a history of humerus, clavicle, scapula or shoulder fracture
Study Exclusion Criteria for Volunteers:
* Failure to complete the tests included in the study
* Failure to comply with the study schedule, failure to complete sessions
* Incomplete data
* Failure to attend 3 consecutive sessions
* Voluntary withdrawal
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.
1This trial is specifically looking at shoulder blade movement and upper arm function in people with Parkinson's — is my current level of Parkinson's progression a good match for what this study is targeting, and would my doctor think I'd benefit from this type of rehabilitation focus?
2The trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting,' which means they're no longer accepting new participants — can my doctor help me find a similar scapular or shoulder rehabilitation program outside of this trial that I could access now?
3Since this study is measuring things like the Box and Block Test and an Upper Extremity Functional Index, how does my current upper body and hand function compare to what this kind of rehabilitation program is designed to address?
4This trial uses ultrasound as one of its outcome measures to look at shoulder blade muscles — is my doctor aware of whether this type of imaging-guided rehabilitation approach is available through standard physical therapy, and could it be relevant to my care?
5Since this is a rehabilitation-focused study rather than a drug trial, how does my doctor think scapulohumeral physical therapy compares to the upper extremity exercises I may already be doing as part of my Parkinson's treatment plan?
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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
1
Scapular Index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
2
Pectoralis Minor Index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
3
Lateral Scapular Slide Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
4
Box and Block Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
5
Upper Extremity Functional Index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
6
Ultrasound
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks