Observational Case Series of Patients With Parkinson's Disease (PD) Attending a Complementary Med… (NCT07207096) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Observational Case Series of Patients With Parkinson's Disease (PD) Attending a Complementary Medicine Neuro-degenerative Disease (NDD) Clinic.
United Kingdom100 participantsStarted 2025-09-19
Plain-language summary
When the charity Homeopathy UK launched a new London based charitable clinic for Neurodegenerative Diseases (NDD), including Parkinson's Disease (PD), it was considered important to document patient's experiences of a high-quality complementary medicine clinic, to enable a greater understanding of the role of complementary medicine for PD.
Routine clinical data, including a couple of questionnaires, is collected from consecutive patients with PD seen in the NDD clinic. Treatments provided are complementary to patients' usual medical treatment, and include homeopathy, herbalism, hypnosis, and healing. Patients may also be provided with self-help advice for lifestyle changes, mindfulness or meditation techniques, and dietary advice, as indicated for complementary therapy management of their condition. Consultations take place approximately every 3 months and patients complete questionnaires at the time of each consultation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria: A diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease (self-reported), and Parkinsonism from any causes (patients may have co-existing other health conditions)
Exclusion Criteria: Patients requiring acute medical assessment and management, (as this is beyond the scope of this clinic service) Patients with any other NDD condition Patients without a diagnosis of PD/Parkinsonism. E.g. those at risk of PD such as through a family history (patients in this category may receive treatment at the clinic but are not included in the Observational Case series.
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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
1
The MDS-sponsored Revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)
Timeframe: At each consultation (approximately every 3 months)
2
Measure Your Own Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP)
Timeframe: At each consultation (approximately every 3 months)