Gait, Physical Activity, and Sleep in Parkinson's Disease

Summary

This study aims to investigate the relationship between balance and gait impairments, physical activity levels, and sleep status in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Both motor and non-motor symptoms of PD significantly affect quality of life, yet these dimensions are often evaluated separately. By examining gait, balance, physical activity, and sleep parameters together and comparing patients with healthy individuals of similar age, the study seeks to clarify how these variables interact and whether observed impairments are disease-specific or related to natural aging. The findings are expected to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of PD and support the development of more effective management strategies.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

For Patients with Parkinson's Disease:

A confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease according to the United Kingdom (UK) Brain Bank Criteria and classified as Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3

Ability to walk independently on a flat surface without assistive devices (Functional Ambulation Scale ≥3)

Stable medication regimen during the past month

Being in the "on" phase of medication

For Healthy Individuals:

No diagnosis of neurological and/or neurodegenerative disease

Exclusion Criteria:

(For both Parkinson's patients and healthy individuals)

Severe hearing or visual impairments

Presence of other neurological, cardiovascular, or orthopedic conditions that may affect walking ability

Any additional neurological disorder (e.g., dementia, cerebrovascular disease)

Education level less than 5 years

Vascular pathologies affecting the lower extremities

Lack of smartphone use

Conditions2

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