Clinical Trial: Virtual Reality and Fear of Falling in Parkinson's Disease
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Parkinson
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Virtual Reality in Examining the Effect of Fear of Falling on Postural Stability in Healthy Adults and Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Brief Summary:
Background: Falls are common in elderly individuals and those with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.Parkinson's disease causes postural instability and mobility issues that lead to falls and reduced quality of life.The fear of falling (FoF), a natural response to unstable balance, can exacerbate postural control problems.However, evaluating FoF relies primarily on subjective self-reports due to a lack of objective assessment methods.Objectives: This mixed-methods feasibility study aims to…
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