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Breath of fresh hope: simple breathing technique tested for Parkinson's stress

NCT ID NCT06581523

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a breathing and meditation program called SKY Breath in 40 people with early-stage Parkinson's and their care partners. Participants will learn the technique over four days and practice daily for four weeks. Researchers will use surveys to measure changes in stress, anxiety, fatigue, and quality of life for both groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SKY Breath and Meditation (a breath-based technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with Parkinson's and their care partners feel less stressed and improve their daily well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It relies on self-reported surveys, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention requires daily practice, which may be hard for some to maintain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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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 * that have access to zoom sessions online via laptop, ipad or other mobile device * are able to secure reliable transportation for themselves. Care Partner of the individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD) Inclusion Criteria: Individuals who: * are a care partner for an individual with Parkinson's Disease but are not paid professional givers of care * are at least 18 years of age or older * are able to secure reliable transportation for themselves and for the Individual with Parkinson's Disease * can understand, read, write and speak English at a 5th grade level * has access to zoom sessions online via laptop, iPad or other mobile device. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD): An individual who * has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease that is in stages 4 or 5 of the disease * is younger that age 18 or older than age 75 * has bipolar disorder * has seizure disorder * has schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder * has active substance use * has uncontrolled hypertension * has cognitive impairment that prevents them from memorizing (remembering) the steps to complete the daily breath and meditation practice or completing the survey instruments, or has difficulty following sequential directions of the breathing practice * cannot understand, read, write and speak English at a 5th grade level * does not have access to zoom sessions online via laptop, iPad or other mobile device * can not secure transportation to the site for the training of the breath and meditation practice Care partner of the Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD): Individuals who: * are paid professional givers of care * are under the age of 18 * an emancipated minor * have bipolar disorder * have seizure disorder * have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder * have active substance use * have uncontrolled hypertension * are not able to secure reliable transportation for themselves * cannot understand, read, write and speak English at a 5th grade level * does not have access to access to zoom sessions online via laptop, iPad or other mobile device.

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Parkinson's disease

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • David Posnack Jewish Community Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Davie, Florida, 33328, United States

  • Nova Southeastern University

    RECRUITING

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33328, United States

  • Raw Kickboxing and Fitness

    RECRUITING

    Coral Springs, Florida, 33071, United States

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