Status:
COMPLETED
Moving Mindfully for Freezing in Parkinsons
Lead Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Conditions:
Parkinson Disease
Freezing of Gait
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators will modify and evaluate the feasibility of a mindfulness intervention among people living with Parkinson disease (PD) and freezing of gait (FOG). FOG is a severe motor disturbance t...
Detailed Description
Aim 1: Create a Mindfulness-Based Walking Therapy (MBWT) program by modifying the MBSR standard protocol based upon feedback from an advisory group. An advisory group consisting of physical therapists...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosed by a neurologist with idiopathic Parkinson disease;
- age 55 and older;
- a score on the Hoehn \& Yahr (H\&Y) scale between I-IV;
- history of freezing of gait;
- able to provide informed consent;
- experience fear or worry in relation to their freezing of gait;
- able to walk independently with or without an assistive device for at least five minutes; and
- stable medication regimen for two months prior to enrollment.
Exclusion
- have evidence of dementia (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) \< 18) to ensure understanding of materials;
- are under consideration for deep brain stimulation surgery within the next six months;
- neurologic condition other than PD;
- inability to cooperate with the protocol;
- language, visual, or hearing barriers to participation; or
- history of orthopedic or other medical problems that limit ability to participate safely in the intervention.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 22 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 28 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05309083
Start Date
July 22 2022
End Date
March 28 2023
Last Update
June 14 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110