Mindfulness program for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial investigates the effects of dyadic mindfulness on both physical and emotional outcomes for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. One hundred patient-caregiver pairs will be randomly assigned to either participate in eight weekly mindfulness sessions or receive usual care. The study will assess various outcomes, including negative emotions, relationship dynamics, mindfulness levels, quality of life, and caregiving burden. Additionally, in-depth interviews will be conducted with a subset of participants to gather qualitative insights on their experiences with the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria of PwPD:

* Chinese patients with idiopathic mild-moderate PD (as indicated by the Hoehn and Yahr Scale stages I-III: those with unilateral/bilateral symptoms, with/without postural instability who are able to walk/stand unassisted)
* Aged ≥18 years

Inclusion Criteria of caregivers of PwPD:

\- Self-identified as the primary caregivers of their patient

Either patient or caregiver needs to experience at least mild negative emotions (as indicated by the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale \[DASS21\] score of Depression subscale ≥10, Anxiety subscale ≥8, or Stress subscale ≥15)

Both need to be able to communicate in Cantonese and provide written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Engage in regular supervised mind-body practices such as Tai Chi, yoga, or other forms of mindfulness training (\>2 times per week)
* Have a pre-existing acute psychotic disease
* Currently participating in any other behavioral or pharmacological trial
* Have significant cognitive impairment, as indicated by an Abbreviated Mental Test score≤ 6
* Have other contraindications that may limit their full participation (e.g., severe hearing/vision impairment)

Where it's running

• School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jojo Yan Yan Kwok
• Email: jojoyyk@hku.hk
• Phone: 852 39176644

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.