RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06490809

Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Box and Block Test in Parkinson

Examining the Clinical Significance of the Change in Manual Dexterity of Parkinson's Patients Receiving Conventional Physiotherapy


Sponsor

Emre Şenocak

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the level of clinical change in gross manual skills of Parkinson's patients who receive conventional physiotherapy. For this purpose, the Box-Block Test will be used, and the amount of change that must occur in the patient's hand functions will be determined for the test to be considered clinically meaningful. Patients will continue their routine physical therapy sessions and the researchers will not interfere with this program. The treatment program will be created by the clinical specialist physician and physiotherapist. Upper extremity rehabilitation programs for Parkinson's patients generally consist of methods such as stretching, strengthening, reaching, coordination and recreational activities. Patients will receive physiotherapy for 30 sessions.


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is measuring hand and arm function in people with Parkinson's disease using the Box and Block Test (a simple task where you move blocks from one compartment to another). Researchers want to establish the minimum meaningful improvement on this test for Parkinson's patients. **You may be eligible if...** - You have Parkinson's disease at a mild to moderate stage (Hoehn & Yahr 1–3) - You are currently in the medication 'on' phase (when your medication is working well) - You have not had physiotherapy recently **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant cognitive decline (mini-mental score below 24) - You have severe, uncontrolled movement problems (dyskinesia) - You have had brain surgery for Parkinson's - You have unstable heart or breathing problems - You have an arm or hand problem unrelated to Parkinson's Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERPhysiotherapy

Parkinson\'s upper extremity rehabilitation generally consists of stretching, strengthening, coordination, recreational activities and skill activities. Exercises will be prescribed by the clinical specialist physician and physiotherapist.


Locations(1)

Özel Öz İstanbul Tıp Merkezi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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