Moving Mindfully for Freezing of Gait

Part of paid clinical trials in St Louis, Missouri.

Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Study ID
NCT05923229
Status
Completed

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
50 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Mindfulness Based Walking Therapy (MBWT) — BEHAVIORAL
    MBWT is a modified version of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program that incorporates more walking mediations and is acceptable for people with Parkinson disease and freezing of gait.
  • Freezing of Gait (FOG) Education — OTHER
    Participants will receive materials to read weekly about FOG and track their usual care regimens.

Study Details

The investigators will conduct an randomized controlled trial (RCT) among people with Parkinson disease (PD) and freezing of gait (FOG) to evaluate the feasibility of a mindfulness intervention compared to a educational program about FOG. FOG is a severe motor disturbance that prevents people from stepping normally and is associated with anxiety, frustration, sedentary behaviors, poorer quality of life, and falls. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based practice that creates a culture to reduce stress and anxiety by increasing conscious awareness and self-compassion. In this study, the investigators will develop a mindfulness-based walking intervention to address both mental health and mobility challenges that constitute FOG.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 7, 2023
Status verified
May 2025
Primary completion
Apr 26, 2024
Completion
Apr 26, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
24 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Mindfulness-Based Walking Therapy (MBWT)
    Participants will receive the MBWT intervention.
  • Placebo Comparator: Freezing of Gait (FOG) Education
    Participants will receive educational materials about FOG and track their usual care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Recruitment of Sample: Number of Participants Recruited [ Time Frame: 14 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIP
Washington University School of MedicineSt LouisMissouri63108

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