Balance confidence and fear of falling in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how confident people with Parkinson's are in their balance and whether fear of falling (kinesiophobia) affects their daily life. The goal is to better understand these factors so that future treatments can help people stay active and safe.
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Who can take part
- You must be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist.
- Your Parkinson's should be at a mild to moderate stage (Hoehn and Yahr stage 1, 2, or 3).
- You don't have significant memory or thinking problems.
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- You are not taking any extra medications (other than your regular Parkinson's drugs) that could affect your balance or muscle strength.
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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