A Feasibility and Efficacy Study of a Breathwork and Meditation Intervention (SKY Breath) on the Psychophysiological Well-Being of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease (iPD) and Their Care Partners

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this feasibility study and clinical trial is to learn if an evidenced-based breathwork and meditation intervention (SKY Breath) will improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD) in stages 1, 2, and 3, under the age of 75 and their care partners. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Objective 1: Can the SKY Breath practice be designed and implemented to specifically cater to the unique needs of individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their care partners. * Objective 2: Will the SKY Breath practice decrease stress levels (a contributor to increasing PD symptoms) for individuals with Parkinson\'s Disease (iPD) and their care partners as measured through self-reported surveys to improve overall well-being and quality of life. * Objective 3: Will the SKY Breath practice in part alleviate the emotional stress and physical burden experienced by care partners of PD patients, promoting their resilience and well-being. Participants will be asked to learn the SKY Breath and Meditation practice over the course of 4 days (2.25 hours each morning), practice SKY every day for 4 weeks and keep a log of time spent doing SKY. The participants will complete a series of surveys before learning the practice and then after at weeks 1, 4 and 8. The series of surveys will take about 20 minutes.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
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⁃ Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD) Inclusion Criteria: An individual with a formal diagnosis of iPD that:

• are in stages 1, 2, or 3

• are at least 18 years of age

• are no older than 75 years of age

• can understand, read, write and speak English at a 5th grade level

• that have access to zoom sessions online via laptop, ipad or other mobile device

• are able to secure reliable transportation for themselves.

⁃ Care Partner of the individuals with Parkinson's Disease (iPD) Inclusion Criteria: Individuals who:

• are a care partner for an individual with Parkinson's Disease but are not paid professional givers of care

• are at least 18 years of age or older

• are able to secure reliable transportation for themselves and for the Individual with Parkinson's Disease

• can understand, read, write and speak English at a 5th grade level

• has access to zoom sessions online via laptop, iPad or other mobile device.

Locations
United States
Florida
Raw Kickboxing and Fitness
RECRUITING
Coral Springs
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Davie
Nova Southeastern University
RECRUITING
Fort Lauderdale
Contact Information
Primary
Venetia Bennett, BS, MS, PhD
vb64@nova.edu
954-263-6535
Backup
Sharon C Siegel, DDS, MS, MBA
scsiegel@nova.edu
410-935-8857
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-19
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-07
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Individual with Parkinson's Disease
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.
Experimental: Care Partner of Individual with Parkinson's Disease
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.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Nova Southeastern University

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