Baduanjin Qigong Exercise In Patients With Parkinson's Disease (NCT07306169) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Baduanjin Qigong Exercise In Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Turkey (Türkiye)27 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates whether adding Baduanjin exercise, a gentle and easy-to-learn traditional Chinese mind-body practice, can contribute to rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease commonly leads to impairments in balance, walking, and overall motor function, which may affect independence and quality of life.
In this randomized controlled study, participants living in a nursing home were assigned to one of two groups:
a control group receiving standard physiotherapy, and an experimental group receiving Baduanjin exercise in addition to standard physiotherapy for 12 weeks.
Throughout the study, participants were assessed on balance, mobility, walking endurance, and motor symptoms using validated clinical tools.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 65 years and older residing in a nursing home
* A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease classified as Hoehn \& Yahr Stages 1-3
* Sufficient cognitive ability to follow exercise instructions
* Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe dementia or cognitive impairment
* Unstable cardiovascular disease
* Significant visual or hearing loss
* Severe osteoarthritis, recent fractures, or movement limitations
* Inability to follow instructions in Turkish
* Inability to continue the exercise program during the study period or withdrawal of informed consent
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
balance
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
2
mobility
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
3
walking capasity
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
4
parkinson degree
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months.