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This research aims to evaluate sensory integration deficits across different stages of Parkinson's disease and their relation to fall risk.

Stage-Related Sensory Integration Deficits and Fall Risk in Parkinson’s Disease

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Randomized trial evaluates sensory integration and fall risk in Parkinson’s disease, suggesting vestibular assessment may help manage falls.

This research aims to evaluate sensory integration deficits across different stages of Parkinson's disease and their relation to fall risk.
Assessments were conducted on 75 Parkinson's disease patients and 26 healthy controls using the Sensory Organization Test.
Demographic and motor assessments were performed; falls were tracked over 6 months.
Group comparisons were analyzed using 1-way ANOVA and Kruskal–Wallis tests.
Advanced-stage PD patients exhibited significantly reduced composite balance scores compared to early-stage patients and healthy controls (P < .001).
Falls were reported in 33.3% of PD patients, with 44.9% in advanced stages compared to 11.5% in early stages (P < .001).
Vestibular dysfunction was linked to a significant increase in fall occurrence (76.0% vs 38.0%; P = .002).

Luo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates sensory integration and fall risk in Parkinson’s disease, suggesting vestibular assessment may help manage falls.