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Group rehabilitation for everyday activities

Researchers are studying group therapy designed around meaningful activities and daily life in Parkinson's.

Testing a treatment or activity · Study reference: IRCT20250524065874N1

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Start (reported date)
2025-06-22

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  • 2026-10-11 — recruiting

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: both

Inclusion criteria: •Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease confirmed by a neurologist, based on established criteria such as the UK Brain Bank Disease severity at stages 1 to 3 according to the Hoehn and Yahr scale Age range approximately between 30 to 80 years old Adequate cognitive function, typically defined by a score of 24 or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Ability to perform motor tasks relevant to the intervention, including uni-manual and bi-manual activities of daily living Minimum educational level to ensure comprehension and participation in therapy Willingness and ability to provide informed consent and participate actively in group therapy sessions Having a stable medication regimen for Parkinson's disease symptoms for at least two months prior to enrollment in the study Exclusion criteria: Significant psychiatric disorders such as major depression, psychosis, or severe anxiety that may interfere with participation Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that significantly affect motor function (e.g., stroke, severe arthritis) Participation in other clinical trials or rehabilitation programs that could confound results Severe sensory impairments (e.g., vision or hearing loss) that limit ability to engage in therapy
Full study name & original research details

Official study title

Investigating Emotional, Cognitive, and Motor Planning Status Following Group Rehabilitation Therapy in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Clinical Trial

Short title used by the registry

Effects of Group Therapy on Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Original description

Intervention: Intervention 1: Intervention Group (1): The treatment is designed based on the group rehabilitation approach and the framework of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). MOHO emphasizes the interaction of three core systems of the individual—volition, habituation, and performance capacity—within the environment, aiming to enhance the cognitive, motivational, and motor abilities of the participants. This treatment is delivered as structured and regular group therapy sessions which, in addition to improving individual skills, strengthen social support, increase positive group interactions, and enhance participants' motivation for active engagement in the therapeutic process. The therapeutic methods implemented in the sessions include cognitive exercises such as problem-solving, decision-making, and enhancing attention and focus, using cognitive training tools like memory cards, logical puzzles, and brain games. Motivational exercises incorporate intrinsic motivation enhancement techniques based on the MOHO model, including identifying individual goals and strengthening volition and enthusiasm for activity engagement. Motor and skill exercises involve hand-eye coordination, balance training, and practicing motor skills with the use of therapy balls, simple balance devices such as balance boards and soft cushions, and mild motor aids like hoops and soft ropes. The group therapy also includes group sports programs executed as coordinated collective activities; these sports involve balance exercises, mild strength activities, coordinated hand-eye movements, and simple team activities designed for levels 1 to 3 of Hoehn and Yahr, representing various ability levels from basic to intermediate. Group sports, tailored to participants’ interests and motor capabilities, help promote Primary outcome: Emotional status. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 4 weeks after the intervention, 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: The emotional status is assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).;Cognitive function. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 4 weeks after the intervention, 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Cognitive function is evaluated with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).;Motor function. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 4 weeks after the intervention, 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Motor planning and performance are measured by Part III of the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS Part III) and the Purdue Pegboard Test. Additionally, a motion analysis system may be used for more precise quantitative assessment of motor function. Secondary outcome: Participation in activity of daily living (ADL). Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 4 weeks after the intervention, 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) for evaluating patient's participation in Activities of daily living.

Conditions reported: Parkinson's disease. Hemiparkinsonism Paralysis agitans Parkinsonism or Parkinson disease: NOSidiopathicprimary

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Study type
Interventional
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group (1): The treatment is designed based on the group rehabilitation approach and the framework of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). MOHO emphasizes the interaction of three core systems of the individual—volition, habituation, and performance capacity—within the environment, aiming to enhance the cognitive, motivational, and motor abilities of the participants. This treatment is delivered as structured and regular group therapy sessions which, in addition to improving individual skills, strengthen social support, increase positive group interactions, and enhance participants' motivation for active engagement in the therapeutic process. The therapeutic methods implemented in the sessions include cognitive exercises such as problem-solving, decision-making, and enhancing attention and focus, using cognitive training tools like memory cards, logical puzzles, and brain games. Motivational exercises incorporate intrinsic motivation enhancement techniques based on the MOHO model, including identifying individual goals and strengthening volition and enthusiasm for activity engagement. Motor and skill exercises involve hand-eye coordination, balance training, and practicing motor skills with the use of therapy balls, simple balance devices such as balance boards and soft cushions, and mild motor aids like hoops and soft ropes. The group therapy also includes group sports programs executed as coordinated collective activities; these sports involve balance exercises, mild strength activities, coordinated hand-eye movements, and simple team activities designed for levels 1 to 3 of Hoehn and Yahr, representing various ability levels from basic to intermediate. Group sports, tailored to participants’ interests and motor capabilities, help promote
Phases
N/A
Sponsor
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Start date reported by registry
2025-06-22 (reported)

Registry updated: Not reported · Status last verified by the registry submitter: Not reported

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Zeinab Fathipour-Azar · +98 41 3337 5359 · fathipourz@yahoo.com

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Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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