Can meditation help Parkinson's patients? small study tests feasibility
NCT ID NCT05180643
First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a structured 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program is practical for people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty-one participants were enrolled to see how many could complete the program, including weekly group sessions and a full meditation day. The goal was not to measure health improvements, but to find out if such a program is feasible and what barriers patients face.
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François TISON, M.D PhD
Bordeaux, 33000, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that MBSR is a practical, non-drug option to help manage stress and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 31 participants. It does not measure whether MBSR actually improves symptoms, so results may not lead to clear benefits.
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