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Home-Based Exercise Programs for Fall Prevention in Parkinson Disease

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Sponsor: Uludag University

Conditions: PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Falls Prevention, Exercise

Interventions: Otago Home Exercise Program, Structured Home Exercise Program

Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)

Falls are common in patients with Parkinson disease and may lead to reduced mobility, fear of falling, loss of independence, and injury. Exercise-based rehabilitation programs may help improve balance, gait, and physical performance in this population. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two home-based exercise programs in patients with Parkinson disease: the Otago Exercise Program and a structured home exercise program. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive exercise education and will perform their assigned home exercise program for 6 weeks. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, at week 3, and at the end of week 6. The study will assess fall-related outcomes, freezing of gait, functional mobility, gait parameters, postural control, and physical performance. The results may help determine which home-based exercise approach is more effective for reducing fall risk and improving functional outcomes in patients with Parkinson disease.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 40 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Parkinson disease confirmed by a neurologist
* Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or 4 Parkinson disease
* Diagnosis of Parkinson disease for at least 5 years
* Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
* Ability to walk independently or with minimal assistance
* Mini-Mental State Examination score \>24

Exclusion Criteria:

* Balance or gait impairment due to causes other than Parkinson disease, such as severe orthopedic problems or another neurological disease
* Red flags suggestive of Parkinson-plus syndromes, such as symmetric onset, early falls, early-onset dementia, or gaze palsy
* History of serious fall-related injury or surgery within the last 6 months
* Any additional health condition that would prevent participation in the exercise program during the study period

Locations (1)

Hatay, Antakya, Turkey (Türkiye)