Validity and Reliability of the Six-Minute Pegboard Ring Test in Individuals With Parkinson's Dis… (NCT07422064) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Validity and Reliability of the Six-Minute Pegboard Ring Test in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Turkey (Türkiye)47 participantsStarted 2025-11-01
Plain-language summary
Parkinson's patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included. Parkinson's patients participating in the study will be referred from the SANKO University Hospital Neurology Outpatient Clinic. The assessments of patients referred from the Neurology Outpatient Clinic will be conducted at the SANKO University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Research Laboratory. The socio-demographic information of the included patients will be collected. Patients will then be grouped using the Hoehn-Yahr Staging Scale. Vital signs such as blood pressure, saturation, and pulse will be measured. Upper extremity muscle strength will be assessed using a dynamometer. Upper extremity performance will be assessed using the Nine-Hole Peg Test. The patient's fatigue will be assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale, and upper extremity disability will be assessed using the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. The assessments will be conducted by Physiotherapist Rüveyda GÜRDAL.Except for the six-minute pegboard ring test, the other tests will evaluate the parameters required for an individual's upper extremity function. These parameters are balance, muscle strength, and fine motor skills. The six-minute pegboard ring test will be reassessed one week later by a different physiotherapist at the SANKO University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Laboratory.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
* Being over 35 years of age
* Not having changed medications in the last 2 months
* Being able to walk with or without assistance
* Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a neurological disorder other than Parkinson's disease
* Having a visual impairment
* Having dyskinesia severe enough to interfere with the 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.
1This study tested something called the Six-Minute Pegboard Ring Test in people with Parkinson's disease — can you explain what that test involves and whether it's something that might be used to track my upper extremity function going forward?
2The trial measured things like blood pressure, muscle strength, and fatigue during the test — does that suggest there were any safety concerns about physical exertion for people at different stages of Parkinson's, and how would that apply to my current condition?
3They used the Hoehn and Yahr scale to assess participants — given where I fall on that scale, would the findings from a study like this be relevant to evaluating my arm and hand function?
4Since this was a validity and reliability study rather than a treatment trial, what would it actually mean for my care if the Six-Minute Pegboard Ring Test turns out to be a validated measure — would it change how my functional capacity gets monitored?
5The study also used the DASH survey, which looks at wrist, shoulder, and hand problems — are there already standard assessments being used to track my upper limb function, and how do they compare to what this study was evaluating?
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.