RecruitingNot Applicable

"Self-Compassion and Self-Efficacy in Parkinson's Disease: Associations With Symptoms, Function, and Quality of Life"

Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2026-03-30

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the associations of self-compassion and self-efficacy levels with symptom severity, functional status, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 85 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: * Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3 * Age 40 to 85 years * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24 * Sufficient cognitive function to communicate and complete study assessments * Attending the Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic, Department of Neurology * Able and willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Major depressive disorder or psychotic disorder * Advanced dementia * Uncontrolled chronic systemic disease (e.g., diabetes mellitus or hypertension) * Severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease * Additional neurological or orthopedic conditions that may affect assessment performance * Severe visual or hearing impairment that could interfere with study assessments * Inability to cooperate with the physiotherapist during study assessments

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

Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)

Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)

Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07488351

SponsorAcibadem University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-30

Contact for this trial

Nuray ALACA

05324251290 nuray.alaca@acibadem.edu.tr

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 85 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.

What they're measuring

Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)

Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)

Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)