CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Otago and Frenkel's Exercises on Strengthening of Antigravity Muscles in Parkinson's Disease.

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2025-08-18

Plain-language summary

Using both Otago and Frenkel's exercises offers complementary benefits building muscle strength and refining coordination in anti-gravity muscles making daily activities safer and more fluid for people with Parkinson's.

Who can participate

Age range

75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patient diagnosed with parkinsons disease using the Hoehn and Yahr scale
. Patient age 55-75.
. Both male and female.
. Able to walk independently.
. Willing and ability to provide information consent to participate in study. -

Exclusion criteria

. Presence of other neurological condition(stroke, multiple sclerosis).
. severe cardiovascular disease.
. major psychiatric disorder.
. currently participating in other study.

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 compared Otago and Frenkel's exercises for strengthening antigravity muscles and improving balance in Parkinson's disease — which of these two exercise programs do you think would be a better fit for where I am in my disease progression?
2Since this trial has already been completed, has the results data been published, and if so, did one exercise approach show meaningfully better improvements in balance or fall risk than the other?
3This study focused on manual muscle strength testing and fall risk as its main measures — based on my current muscle strength and fall history, do you think either of these exercise programs addresses my most pressing safety concerns?
4Frenkel's exercises were originally designed for coordination problems — given that Parkinson's affects both movement control and muscle strength, do you think combining both Otago and Frenkel's exercises might be more beneficial for me than doing just one of them?
5Are there standard physical therapy or exercise programs already recommended in my care plan that I should try first, or would discussing the approaches used in this completed trial be a reasonable next step with a movement disorder specialist?

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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

Antigravity muscle strenght (Manual Muscle strength).

Timeframe: Baseline before treatment (week 0) post -interventiom (week 4 )

Balance and reduction in fall risk.

Timeframe: baseline Before treatment (0 Week) post- intervention ( 4 week )

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07277699

SponsorUniversity of Lahore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-18

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