Feasibility of an Adapted Mindfulness Program to Parkinson's Disease

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.

1. 1This trial tested a mindfulness-based stress reduction program adapted specifically for Parkinson's disease — do you think a mindfulness or mind-body approach could realistically complement my current treatment plan, and is there any evidence it helped participants in this study?
2. 2Since this trial was a feasibility study with no assigned phase, it was mainly checking whether the adapted MBSR program was practical and acceptable to run — does that mean the results tell us more about whether the program is doable than whether it actually improves Parkinson's symptoms?
3. 3The trial is now completed — has the data been published or presented anywhere, and can we look at the findings together to understand what they learned about how well this type of program worked for people with Parkinson's?
4. 4Are there any ongoing or follow-up studies building on this feasibility work that might offer me access to a more fully tested mindfulness program for Parkinson's, now that this one has wrapped up?
5. 5Given that standard Parkinson's treatment focuses primarily on medication and physical therapy, would adding a structured mindfulness program like the one in this trial be worth exploring alongside those approaches, or are there reasons it might not be a good fit for my specific situation?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.