Testing arm function in Parkinson's with a ring and board test
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study checks if a 6-minute pegboard and ring test is a valid way to measure arm function in people with Parkinson's. It may help find better ways to track arm movement issues.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your Parkinson's is at an early to moderate stage (Hoehn & Yahr stage 3 or less).
- You have not done a rehabilitation program of at least 20 days in the last 6 months.
- You can fully lift your arms forward and to the side without help.
- You do not have severe heart problems like heart failure or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- You do not have any arm or shoulder injury that affects movement.
- You do not have vision problems that cannot be fixed with glasses.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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