Yoga for Mental Health in Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byBalachundar Subramaniam, MD, MPH

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests if specific breathing exercises and guided meditations can help people with Parkinson's disease feel less anxious and depressed. The goal is to see if these practices improve mental health and quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 in the US with Parkinson's Disease who are interested in a Breath, Sound, and Meditation Webinar. They must have mild to moderate symptoms (PAS score ≥12), be able to read English, and participate physically and mentally. Those with severe PD or conditions like major depression under medication, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

I want to attend the Breath, Sound, and Meditation Webinar.

Currently residing in the United States

I am physically and mentally fit to follow the study's requirements.

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Exclusion Criteria

I am unable to give consent for myself to join the study.

Any medically limiting diagnosis that prevents a patient from doing the intervention or completing the assessments as determined by the PI such as severe Major Depression (under medication), Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder

My Parkinson's disease is in a severe stage.

Participant Groups

The study tests if yoga practices like Isha Kriya, Nadi Shuddhi, and Nada Yoga improve mental health in Parkinson's patients compared to routine activities. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the yoga group or control group and followed up at four intervals over 24 weeks.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Breathing and Wellness Webinar: a Yogic Breathing practice (Nadi Shuddhi) and two guided meditations (Isha Kriya and Nada Yoga).

Group II: Waitlisted Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

This group will be asked to wait for 6 weeks before being introduced to the Breathing and Wellness Webinar intervention which includes a Yogic Breathing practice (Nadi Shuddhi) and two guided meditations (Isha Kriya and Nada Yoga).