Can meditation help Parkinson's patients? small study tests feasibility

NCT ID NCT05180643

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a structured 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program is practical for people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty-one participants were enrolled to see how many could complete the program, including weekly group sessions and a full meditation day. The goal was not to measure health improvements, but to find out if such a program is feasible and what barriers patients face.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that MBSR is a practical, non-drug option to help manage stress and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 31 participants. It does not measure whether MBSR actually improves symptoms, so results may not lead to clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

François TISON, M.D PhD

Bordeaux, 33000, France

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