Can meditation help Parkinson's patients? small study tests adapted mindfulness program

NCT ID NCT05622396

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a specially adapted mindfulness program is feasible for people with Parkinson's disease. The program included shorter meditations, more movement, and extra breaks. Researchers enrolled 20 patients to see if they could complete the program and if it helped with symptoms. The goal is to find out if this approach is practical and worth studying further.

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 adapted for Parkinson's disease
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a non-drug way to help Parkinson's patients manage stress and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (20 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The program may not be practical or effective for everyone.

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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

Xavier Arnozan Hospital

Pessac, 33600, France

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