New online therapy aims to ease emotional toll of early Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT07310147
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an 8-week online group therapy program for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease before age 65. The therapy, called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helps participants cope with difficult thoughts and feelings related to their condition. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, anxiety, and depression in 20 participants, comparing those who receive the therapy to a control group.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Young-onset PD diagnosis confirmed by a neurologist * Classification between stages 1 and 2.5 according to the Hoehn \&Yahr scale * Aged between 21-65 years * Fluent Portuguese speakers Exclusion Criteria: * Currently undergoing any form of psychology intervention * Pregnancy * Current suicidal ideation * Diagnosis of severe psychiatric illness (e.g., severe depression, psychotic illness, bipolar disorder) * Cognitive impairment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CINEICC
RECRUITINGCoimbra, 3000-115, Portugal
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