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Effects of Whole Body Vibration Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Pattern With Rhythmic Based Training on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.

NCT07723027 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 42

Last updated 2026-07-23

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Summary

This study has important clinical, academic, and practical relevance in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Clinically, it aims to identify effective and tolerable rehabilitation strategies for individuals with Parkinson's disease by comparing whole-body vibration therapy with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns combined with rhythmic-based training, thereby supporting evidence-based physiotherapy practice and improving patient adherence. Academically, it contributes to the limited literature on comparative effectiveness of these interventions and incorporates patient-centered outcomes such as exercise perception, which are often underreported. From a practical and societal perspective, identifying a more acceptable and effective approach may enhance long-term participation in rehabilitation, potentially slow disease progression, improve quality of life, and reduce the overall healthcare burden associated with Parkinson's disease.

Conditions

  • Parkinson Disease

Interventions

OTHER

Whole Body Vibration with Rhythmic Based Training

WBV will be applied during standing exercises using a vibration platform set at a frequency of 11 Hz and an amplitude of 3-6 mm (vertical oscillation). The intervention will be administered in intermittent cycles of 1 minute of vibration followed by 1 minute of rest, with a total cumulative exposure of 10-14 minutes per session (5-7 bouts). Concurrently, RBT will be delivered using an auditory metronome providing rhythmic cues synchronized with the exercise movements, with the tempo maintained between 110-130 beats per minute (BPM) to facilitate timing, coordination, and motor performance.

OTHER

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Pattern with Rhythm-Based Training

The patient will perform PNF Rhythmic Initiation (RI) D1 flexion and extension patterns for both upper and lower extremities in standing. The D1 flexion pattern involves shoulder extension, abduction, and external rotation progressing to flexion, adduction, and internal rotation, while the D1 extension pattern represents the reverse movement. The exercise will be progressed from passive to active-assisted and then to active-resistive movements to facilitate motor control and movement initiation. In addition, Rhythm-Based Training (RBT) will be applied using an auditory metronome to provide rhythmic cues synchronized with the active phase of the PNF movements, particularly during transitions between flexion and extension, with a consistent tempo of 110-130 beats per minute (BPM).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-01
Primary Completion
2026-07-09
Completion
2026-07-09

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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