Can learning to relax help Parkinson's patients and their caregivers?

NCT ID NCT04903769

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Stony Brook University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an 8-session stress management program for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. The program teaches relaxation techniques, healthy habits, and ways to change negative thinking. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practical and could improve quality of life and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Stress Management and Resiliency Training Program (SMART-PD)
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could offer a practical way for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers to better manage stress and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early feasibility study with only 49 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires active participation and may not work for all.

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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

Stony Brook Medical Center

Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

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