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How walking, daily activity and sleep are connected

Researchers study relationships between balance, walking difficulties, physical activity and sleep in people with Parkinson’s.

Learning by observing or collecting information · Study reference: NCT07424924

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Start (reported actual date)
2026-01-05
Main measurements finished (planned)
2026-03-05
Study finished (planned)
2026-05-20

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  • 2026-10-11 — recruiting

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Who can join?

Ages 40 years to 75 years · Also accepts healthy volunteers

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: all

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
Full study name & original research details

Official study title

The Relationship Between Balance and Gait Impairments, Physical Activity Level, and Sleep Quality in Parkinson's Disease

Short title used by the registry

Gait, Physical Activity, and Sleep in Parkinson's Disease

Original description

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.

Further description from the registry

This study will be conducted between January 2026 and May 2026 and will include 34 participants aged 45-70 years: 17 individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and 17 age-matched healthy individuals without neurodegenerative disease. Participants will be recruited from Biruni University Hospital and Biruni University. Gait analysis will be performed using Kinovea software by recording a 3-meter walk in the sagittal plane, allowing evaluation of parameters such as step length and arm swing. Physical activity will be assessed using a 2-Minute Walk Test monitored with a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen saturation and functional exercise capacity, as well as daily step counts recorded over one week using a wearable smart band (Honor Choice Band). Balance will be evaluated using the Mini-BESTest. Sleep status will be assessed objectively through the smart band, which records deep sleep, light sleep, REM sleep, and wakefulness, and subjectively using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Participants will install the Wear Sync application on their smartphones to enable synchronization and collection of wearable device data.

Conditions reported: Parkinson Disease

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Study type
Observational
Interventions
Not reported
Phases
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Sponsor
Biruni University
Start date reported by registry
2026-01-05 (actual)

Registry updated: 2026-02-20 · Status last verified by the registry submitter: 2026-02

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Güzin Kaya Aytutuldu, phd · 05366265884 · guzinkaya14@gmail.com

Study locations

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Biruni University Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Turkey (Türkiye)

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