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Effects Of Strategy Training And PNF On Balance, Gait, And Independence In Parkinson's Disease

NCT07484451 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 42

Last updated 2026-03-20

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Arnab Altaf, MS-PT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-31
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-05-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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