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Mindfulness may ease tremor embarrassment in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT05168046

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2021

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parkinson disease * Hoehn st and yahr stage \<or = 3 * Age between 35 and 85 years old * Treatment stabilized for at least 3 months * Disturbing parkinsonian tremor of the upper limb (item MDS -UPDRS 2.10\> 1) and lasting 2 to 6 hours per day * patients with internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of disturbing dyskinetic movements (Item MDS-UPDRS4.2\> 1) * Patient who has already practiced meditation in the last 5 years * Untreated major depressive episode * Hallucinations (Item MDS-UPDRS1.2\> 1)) * Psychotic disorders - Confusional syndrome * presence of signs in favor of an atypical parkinsonian syndrome (oculomotor impairment, early falls, hallucinations, MoCA \<20, early dysautonomia) * adult protected by law (guardianship, curatorship or under legal protection) * deprivation of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * high probability of non-compliance with the protocol or abandonment during the study * refusal to sign informed consent * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Lack of social coverage.

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease Tremor

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Parkinson disease Rest tremor

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montpellier University Hospital

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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