RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06581523

Efficacy of a Breathwork Practice (SKY) on Well-Being of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease (iPD) and Care Partners

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


Sponsor

Nova Southeastern University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Oct 19, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a breathing and meditation practice called SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) can improve well-being and quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. SKY involves specific rhythmic breathing techniques that have shown mental and physical health benefits in other populations. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been formally diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in stages 1–3 (mild to moderate) - You are between 18 and 75 years old - You can read and understand English at a basic level - You have access to a device (laptop, tablet, or phone) to join Zoom sessions - Care partners of people with PD are also eligible to join separately **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are in advanced stages of Parkinson's disease (stage 4 or 5) - You have significant breathing problems that would make breathwork unsafe - You are not able to attend online sessions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSKY Breath and Meditation

SKY Breath and Meditation is a unique breath-based technique that uses cyclical, rhythmic patterns of breath to bring the mind and body effortlessly into meditation. It has been empirically validated and holds distinct advantages over other forms of meditation.


Locations(3)

Raw Kickboxing and Fitness

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

David Posnack Jewish Community Center

Davie, Florida, United States

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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