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First received: June 15, 2023

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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