Parkinson's disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. diagnosed with idiopathic PD (Hoehn and Yahr stage I-III); 2. aged >=18 years; 3. able to stand unaided and walk with or without an assistive device; 4. have access to the Internet and a smartphone/tablet/laptop; 5. willing to download zoom; 6. able to give written consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. have been regularly practicing instructor-led mind-body interventions once a week or more during the past 6 months; 2. are currently participating in any other behavioural or pharmacological trial; 3. have cognitive impairment as indicated by the abbreviated mental test lower than 6; 4. have serious medical conditions except PD, or other contraindication to mild-to-moderate physical exertion that might limit their full participation (e.g. severe hearing or vision impairment, significant orthopaedic problems, etc.).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Objective functional balance; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived severity of FOG;Perceived balance confidence;PD-related motor symptoms;Anxiety and depressive symptoms;Mindfulness;HRQOL;Incidence, reason and consequence of fall; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
The University of Hong Kong