Complementary medicine clinic care for people with Parkinson's in London
Observational Case Series of Patients With Parkinson's Disease (PD) Attending a Complementary Medicine Neuro-degenerative Disease (NDD) Clinic.
St. Mary's University, Twickenham · NCT07207096
This project will collect routine clinic data and questionnaires to see if complementary therapies help people with Parkinson's who attend a London charitable clinic.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Mary's University, Twickenham (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT07207096 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational case series collects routine clinical data and patient questionnaires from consecutive people with Parkinson's or Parkinsonism who attend a charitable complementary medicine neurodegenerative disease clinic in London. Care is delivered alongside patients' usual medical treatments and may include homeopathy, herbalism, hypnosis, healing, and self-help advice on lifestyle, mindfulness, or diet, with follow-up visits about every three months. There is no experimental intervention or change to standard care beyond routine clinic practice, and remote 1.5-hour consultations via a secure Zoom platform are offered when travel is not possible. The aim is to document patient experiences and outcomes over time to improve understanding of complementary therapy use in Parkinson's disease.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: People with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism who can attend the Feldy Community Centre clinic in London or join remote appointments, and who continue their usual medical care, are eligible.
Not a fit: People needing acute medical assessment, those with other neurodegenerative diseases, or those without a PD/Parkinsonism diagnosis are not included and are unlikely to benefit from this observational documentation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could give patients and clinicians better information about how complementary therapies are used and whether patients report symptom or quality-of-life changes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research on complementary therapies in Parkinson's is limited and mixed, with small studies or anecdotal reports but no definitive evidence of benefit for the specific therapies used here.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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.
Where this trial is running
London
- Feldy Community Centre — London, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Philippa Fibert, PhD
- Email: philippa.fibert@stmarys.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 7543345046
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Parkinson Disease, Parkinsonism, homeopathy, herbalism, hypnosis, healing, complementary medicine, lifestyle