Can mindfulness together ease Parkinson's stress?

NCT ID NCT06821230

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether 8 weeks of mindfulness classes, taken together by people with Parkinson's and their family caregivers, can reduce negative emotions like stress, anxiety, and depression. About 200 Chinese patient-caregiver pairs will either take the classes or continue usual care. Researchers will also check if the program improves their relationship, quality of life, and even gut health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dyadic mindfulness (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease emotional distress and strengthen the bond between people with Parkinson's and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 200 people

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

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria of PwPD: * Chinese patients with idiopathic mild-moderate PD (as indicated by the Hoehn and Yahr Scale stages I-III: those with unilateral/bilateral symptoms, with/without postural instability who are able to walk/stand unassisted) * Aged ≥18 years Inclusion Criteria of caregivers of PwPD: \- Self-identified as the primary caregivers of their patient Either patient or caregiver needs to experience at least mild negative emotions (as indicated by the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale \[DASS21\] score of Depression subscale ≥10, Anxiety subscale ≥8, or Stress subscale ≥15) Both need to be able to communicate in Cantonese and provide written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Engage in regular supervised mind-body practices such as Tai Chi, yoga, or other forms of mindfulness training (\>2 times per week) * Have a pre-existing acute psychotic disease * Currently participating in any other behavioral or pharmacological trial * Have significant cognitive impairment, as indicated by an Abbreviated Mental Test score≤ 6 * Have other contraindications that may limit their full participation (e.g., severe hearing/vision impairment)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

movement disorder neurodegenerative disease Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Caregivers Dyadic intervention Mindfulness Movement disorders Neurodegenerative disease Parkinsons disease Psychosocial health

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Can mindfulness together ease Parkinson's stress?

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