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Behavioural Intervention

Social Prescription for Parkinson's Disease

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Recruiting
Led By Laura A Swink, PhD
Research Sponsored by Colorado State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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At least 18 years old
Have a diagnosis of Parkinson Disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention
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Summary

This trial aims to address the issue of loneliness in people with Parkinson's disease. The researchers found that even those participating in community-based group exercise programs still report feeling lonely. They propose using occupational therapy as

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with Parkinson's Disease who feel lonely, even if they've been socially active. They must have attended an exercise class or support group in the past year and scored high on a loneliness scale. Participants will engage in a 6-month program involving social activities prescribed by occupational therapists.
What is being tested?
The study tests whether 'social prescriptions' given by occupational therapists can reduce feelings of loneliness in people with Parkinson's Disease. It involves personalized activities from community resources to enhance social participation, alongside regular visits to the therapist.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention focuses on social activity rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience discomfort or anxiety when engaging in new social situations or adjusting to the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
The Three-Item Loneliness Scale
Secondary outcome measures
Health-related Quality of Life with Social Satisfaction Focus
Social Participation and Social Activities
Study Reach

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Occupational Therapy Led Social PrescriptionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
(1) A baseline occupational therapy assessment including a social prescription, (2) Six monthly occupational therapy follow-up sessions focused on behavior-change techniques to encourage participation in the social prescription, and include: review of the social prescription, self-monitoring strategies, facilitators review, barriers review, problem-solving, provision of feedback, action planning, and rating confidence with the action plan, and (3) Post Occupational Therapy Assessment

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Colorado State UniversityLead Sponsor
131 Previous Clinical Trials
38,178 Total Patients Enrolled
Laura A Swink, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorColorado State University
~27 spots leftby Jun 2026
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