Wellness program for PSP and CBD: a virtual multimodal lifestyle approach

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 interventional study explores a multimodal lifestyle program delivered online over 8 weeks for people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy or Corticobasal Degeneration. It uses chair yoga, vocal strengthening exercises, and peer support groups to support participants and caregivers. The study will measure feasibility, changes in emotional wellbeing and quality of life, and caregiver burden through pre- and post-intervention questionnaires. Care partners may complete a caregiver burden questionnaire when applicable. Recruitment is centered in the Pacific region with collaboration among CurePSP and Parkinson Canada and partners at UC San Diego and the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age over 18 years.
* PSP or CBD diagnosis based on Movement Disorder Society criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant cognitive impairment.
* Inability to fill in electronic questionnaires or understand study instructions.
* Any contraindication for exercise based on the Physical Activity Readiness for Everyone Questionnaire (PAR-Q+).

Where it's running

• Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre
  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sahib Dhaliwal
• Email: sahib.dhaliwal@ubc.ca
• Phone: 604-827-1353

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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.