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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Parkinson's Disease: A Longitudinal Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Psychoeducational Supportive Care for Parkinson's Disease. Completed, enrolled 107 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to improve quality of life, cognition, and mood, as well as to determine the longevity of the treatment response in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
MBSR used in this trial was based on the standard program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990). It consisted of weekly 2.5 hours sessions x 8 weeks and one 4-hour retreat during week 7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MBSR sessions were conducted completely online with randomized groups of 6-9 individuals with PD and were led by a trained instructor who was not involved in the clinical care or assessment of the participants.
PSC is a novel intervention developed by Schiehser and colleagues to provide psychoeducation about Parkinson's disease and supportive group care. PSC consisted of weekly 2.5 hours sessions x 8 weeks and one 4-hour "retreat" during week 7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all sessions were conducted completely online with randomized groups of 6-9 individuals with PD and were led by a trained instructor who was not involved in the clinical care or assessment of the participants.