Effects Of Strategy Training And PNF On Balance, Gait, And Independence In Parkinson's Disease
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: PNF Technique, Strategy Training.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Parkinson's Disease (PD). Basic parameters: 40 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effects of Strategy Training Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Balance, Gait, and Functional Independence in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Overview
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Strategy Training and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) on balance, gait, and functional independence in patients with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease leads to impaired motor function, reduced balance, and decreased independence. Physiotherapy interventions such as strategy-based training and PNF may help improve mobility and functional performance. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving Strategy Training and the other receiving PNF intervention. Outcome measures including balance tests, gait assessment, and functional independence scales will be evaluated before and after treatment. The study aims to determine which intervention is more effective in improving functional outcomes in Parkinson's disease patients.
Interventions
- Other PNF Technique
Participants will undergo PNF techniques targeting the muscles involved in balance and gait. This may include diagonal patterns, facilitation techniques, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation holds. - Other Strategy Training
Strategy Training Group Participants will receive training in specific cognitive strategies to improve balance and gait. This will include visual cues, verbal instructions, and mental rehearsal techniques.
Primary outcome measures
- 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Tandem Stance Test [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Pastor Test (Shoulder Tug) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- 30 sec Chair Test [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Retropulsion Test [Time frame: 6 weeks]
- Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) [Time frame: 6 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Aged 40 to 80 years UPDRS level should be 2 and score will be 20-60 Able to walk independently or with minimal assistance Cognitively able to follow instructions
Exclusion Criteria:Severe comorbidities (e.g., cardiovascular, neurological) Recent surgery (within the last 6 months) Recent changes in Parkinson's medication Currently participating in other clinical trials Uncontrolled symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (e.g., severe tremors) Contraindications to rehabilitation treatment Resting systolic blood pressure>160mmHgor<100mmHg and resting diastolic pressure>100mmHg<6mmHg
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Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 2 centers
- Global hospital and dialysis center Lahore — Lahore
- Majid medical complex Lahore — Lahore
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07484451 · REC/RCR&AHS/B43-098