Mindfulness may ease tremor embarrassment in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT05168046
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness meditation program could reduce embarrassment from tremor in 21 people with Parkinson's disease. Participants wore a smartwatch to track tremor during daily life. The study aims to see if this approach is worth testing in a larger, more controlled trial.
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 (behavioural intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help people with Parkinson's feel less embarrassed by their tremor.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 21 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on self-reported embarrassment, which is subjective.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montpellier University Hospital
Montpellier, 34295, France
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