Mindfulness Meditation (MBSR) and Parkinson's Disease (PD)
France31 participantsStarted 2020-02-17
Plain-language summary
Non-pharmacological therapies become more important in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). Among these, mindfulness meditation is the subject of high expectations. This intervention, such as the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction-based (MBSR) stress reduction program, have shown effects on psychological distress, motor and non-motor disorders, and quality of life. However, the data is still very frail and the conditions for practical use are still very uncertain. The objective of the study is to determine the feasibility of a standardized MBSR program in Parkinsonians patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
* Aged over 18
* Under 80 years old
* Patient without fluctuation or with minor to moderate motor fluctuations (rated 0 or 3 on all 5 items of the UPDRS-dyskinesia and Motor Fluctuations scale)
* Patient with Hoehn Stadium and Yahr from 1 to 3
* Patient not presenting with acute depression not stabilized by the treatment or during the last 6 months
* Patient without unstable psycho-behavioral disorders (hallucinations, psychoses, impulse control disorders) less than 6 months
* Patient affiliated or beneficiary of the social security scheme
* Free, informed and written consent (at the latest on the day of inclusion and before any research required by the research).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient with Hoehn Stadium and Yahr over 3
* Patient with major cognitive impairment (MOCA \<24)
* Patient with severe motor fluctuation (rated\> 3 for all 5 items on the dyskinesia MDS-UPDRS scale and Motor Fluctuations)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial completed and was measuring how many Parkinson's patients actually finished the full 8-week MBSR mindfulness program — do you know if the results have been published, and what percentage of patients were able to complete it?
2Since this was a Phase NA study focused on whether people with Parkinson's could realistically get through a mindfulness program rather than testing whether it treats symptoms, what would be the next step in research before we'd know if MBSR actually helps with Parkinson's symptoms?
3Parkinson's can affect concentration, memory, and movement — did this trial address any accommodations for those challenges, and do you think I'd realistically be able to participate in something like an 8-week mindfulness program given where I am in my disease?
4Would starting with something like MBSR make sense alongside my current treatment plan, or is there a standard therapy I should prioritize first before exploring complementary approaches like mindfulness?
5Are there any other completed or ongoing studies on mindfulness or stress reduction for Parkinson's that you'd recommend I look into, now that this particular trial is done?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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the rate of patients who completed the entire MBSR program