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Behavioral Intervention
Breathwork Practice for Parkinson's Disease (SKYforiPD Trial)
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Venetia Bennett, BS, MS, PhD
Research Sponsored by Nova Southeastern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre-intervention, and 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks post intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to see if a breathing and meditation program called SKY Breath can help improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and their care partners. The study
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with Parkinson's Disease in stages 1, 2, or 3 and under the age of 75, as well as their care partners. Participants must be willing to learn and practice SKY Breath meditation daily for four weeks and complete several surveys.
What is being tested?
The study tests if SKY Breathwork and Meditation can improve mental and physical well-being in people with Parkinson's Disease (stages 1-3) and their caregivers. It involves learning the technique over four days then practicing it daily while tracking progress through surveys.
What are the potential side effects?
As a non-invasive practice focusing on breath control and meditation, SKY Breath may not have significant side effects. However, some participants might experience discomfort or emotional upsets during or after the practice.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ pre-intervention, and 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks post intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre-intervention, and 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks post intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Parkinson's Disease Symptom management/Relief
Psycho-social well-being management for Care Partners of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
Psycho-social well-being management for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
+2 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Individual with Parkinson's DiseaseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention is the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga or SKY Breath and Meditation Practice. This will be taught over a 10-12 hour period, 2.25 hours for 4 early mornings. The participants will practice 6 days a week (a 35-45 minute practice)for a total of 8 weeks.
Group II: Care Partner of Individual with Parkinson's DiseaseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention is the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga or SKY Breath and Meditation Practice. This will be taught over a 10-12 hour period, 2.25 hours for 4 early mornings. The participants will practice 6 days a week (a 35-45 minute practice)for a total of 8 weeks.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Nova Southeastern UniversityLead Sponsor
101 Previous Clinical Trials
11,946 Total Patients Enrolled
Venetia Bennett, BS, MS, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine