"Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Heat Sensitivity Scale for Individuals With Parkinson's Disease"
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Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease, Temperature Sensivity
In brief
The aim of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Heat Sensitivity Scale in individuals with Parkinson's disease. This cross-sectional methodological study will evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity, in order to provide a valid and reliable tool for assessing temperature sensitivity in Turkish-speaking individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07710625
- Run by
- Acibadem University
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2026-05-25
- Expected to finish
- 2027-05-25
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-22
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
- Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3
- Age between 40 and 85 years
- Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
- Sufficient cognitive and communication ability to complete the assessments
- Attendance at the Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic of the Neurology Department
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- Presence of a major psychiatric disorder, such as major depressive disorder or a psychotic disorder
- Diagnosis of advanced dementia
- Presence of an uncontrolled systemic chronic disease, such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension
- Presence of a severe cardiovascular or respiratory condition
- Presence of an additional orthopedic or neurological condition that may affect assessment performance
- Severe visual or hearing impairment that may interfere with the assessments
- Inability to cooperate adequately during the assessments
Where it is running
- Acibadem University — Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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