Breathwork Practice for Parkinson's Disease and Care Partners
Efficacy of a Breathwork Practice (SKY) on Well-Being of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease (iPD) and Care Partners
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson's Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with early-stage Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. Participants will learn a specific breathwork and meditation technique over four days and practice it daily for four weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's Disease
- I am at least 18 years old
- I am under 75 years old
- I can understand and communicate in English at a basic level
- I can access online sessions through a computer or mobile device
- I can arrange reliable transportation for myself
- I am a caregiver for someone with Parkinson's Disease
- I am not paid for providing care
You may not be able to join if
- I am in advanced stages 4 or 5 of Parkinson's Disease
- I am under 18 years old
- I have bipolar disorder
- I have a seizure disorder
- I have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- I have substance use issues
- I have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- I cannot understand or communicate in English at a basic level
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this feasibility study and clinical trial is to learn if an evidenced-based breathwork and meditation intervention (SKY Breath) will improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD) in stages 1, 2, and 3, under the age of 75 and their care partners. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Objective 1: Can the SKY Breath practice be designed …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD) Inclusion Criteria: An individual with a formal diagnosis of iPD that:
* are in stages 1, 2, or 3
* are at least 18 years of age
* are no older than 75 years of age
* can understand, read, write and speak English at a 5th grade level
*…
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