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Home-Based Exercise Programs for Fall Prevention in Parkinson Disease
Sponsor: Uludag University
Summary
Falls are common in patients with Parkinson disease and may lead to reduced mobility, fear of falling, loss of independence, and injury. Exercise-based rehabilitation programs may help improve balance, gait, and physical performance in this population. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two home-based exercise programs in patients with Parkinson disease: the Otago Exercise Program and a structured home exercise program. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive exercise education and will perform their assigned home exercise program for 6 weeks. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, at week 3, and at the end of week 6. The study will assess fall-related outcomes, freezing of gait, functional mobility, gait parameters, postural control, and physical performance. The results may help determine which home-based exercise approach is more effective for reducing fall risk and improving functional outcomes in patients with Parkinson disease.
Official title: Effectiveness of Fall-Preventive Home Exercise Programs in Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-02-08
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-05-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Otago Home Exercise Program
nce exercises designed to improve lower extremity muscle strength, balance, functional mobility, and fall-related outcomes. Participants will perform the program 3 times per week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes. The program will be reviewed and progressed at week 3.
Structured Home Exercise Program
The structured home exercise program is a home-based exercise intervention including spinal stabilization exercises and stretching and strengthening exercises targeting the ankle plantar flexor and dorsiflexor muscles, quadriceps, lumbar extensor muscles, pectoral muscles, and hamstring muscles. Participants will perform the program 3 times per week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes. The program will be reviewed and progressed at week 3.
Locations (1)
Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Hatay, Antakya, Turkey (Türkiye)