This study aims to investigate the relationship between balance and gait impairments, physical activity levels, and sleep status in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Both motor and non-motor symptoms of PD significantly affect quality of life, yet these dimensions are often evaluated separately. By examining gait, balance, physical activity, and sleep parameters together and comparing patients with healthy individuals of similar age, the study seeks to clarify how these variables interact and whether observed impairments are disease-specific or related to natural aging. The findings are expected to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of PD and support the development of more effective management strategies.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
40 Years
Max age
75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
For Patients with Parkinson's Disease:
A confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease according to the United Kingdom (UK) Brain Bank Criteria and classified as Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3
Ability to walk independently on a flat surface without assistive devices (Functional Ambulation Scale ≥3)
Stable medication regimen during the past month
Being in the "on" phase of medication
For Healthy Individuals:
No diagnosis of neurological and/or neurodegenerative disease
Exclusion Criteria:
(For both Parkinson's patients and healthy individuals)
Severe hearing or visual impairments
Presence of other neurological, cardiovascular, or orthopedic conditions that may affect walking ability
Any additional neurological disorder (e.g., dementia, cerebrovascular disease)
Education level less than 5 years
Vascular pathologies affecting the lower extremities
Lack of smartphone use
Primary outcome measure(s)
Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) Score — Baseline (single assessment during study participation) Dynamic balance performance assessed using the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest). The Mini-BESTest is a 14-item clinical balance assessment tool with scores ranging from 0 to 28, where higher scores indicate better balance performance. The test evaluates anticipatory postural adjustments, reactive postural control, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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