RecruitingNCT07207096

Observational Case Series of Patients With Parkinson's Disease (PD) Attending a Complementary Medicine Neuro-degenerative Disease (NDD) Clinic.

Sponsor

St. Mary's University, Twickenham

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Sep 19, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease Parkinsonism

Summary

When the charity Homeopathy UK launched a new London based charitable clinic for Neurodegenerative Diseases (NDD), including Parkinson's Disease (PD), it was considered important to document patient's experiences of a high-quality complementary medicine clinic, to enable a greater understanding of the role of complementary medicine for PD. Routine clinical data, including a couple of questionnaires, is collected from consecutive patients with PD seen in the NDD clinic. Treatments provided are complementary to patients' usual medical treatment, and include homeopathy, herbalism, hypnosis, and healing. Patients may also be provided with self-help advice for lifestyle changes, mindfulness or meditation techniques, and dietary advice, as indicated for complementary therapy management of their condition. Consultations take place approximately every 3 months and patients complete questionnaires at the time of each consultation.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This observational study is collecting data on patients with Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism who attend a complementary medicine clinic for neurodegenerative diseases. The goal is to document patient outcomes and treatment experiences in this specialized clinic setting to better understand how complementary approaches may help manage Parkinson's symptoms. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a self-reported diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism (from any cause) - You may have other coexisting health conditions — that is acceptable **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You require urgent acute medical care (beyond the scope of this clinic) - You have been diagnosed with a different neurodegenerative disease (other than Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism) - You do not have a diagnosis of PD or Parkinsonism (for example, people at risk due to family history are not included in this observational series) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCTcomplementary medicine

Complementary therapies provided include homeopathy, herbalism, hypnosis, and healing. Patients may also be provided with self-help advice for lifestyle changes, mindfulness or meditation techniques, and dietary advice, as indicated for complementary therapy management of their condition.