Complementary medicine to reduce stiffness
- Trial ID
- NCT07207096
- Official Title
- Observational Case Series of Patients With Parkinson's Disease (PD) Attending a Complementary Medicine Neuro-degenerative Disease (NDD) Clinic.
- Goal
- Complementary medicine to reduce stiffness
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 100 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Parkinsonism
- Interventions
- complementary medicine
Summary For Families
The goal is to track how people with Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism do when they attend a complementary medicine neurodegenerative clinic, looking at symptom changes, safety, and quality of life over time. The approach is observational, recording which complementary therapies are used, for example tailored lifestyle and rehabilitation plans, acupuncture or other manual therapies, nutritional or herbal supplements, and mind-body approaches, and measuring how those treatments affect mobility, sleep, mood, pain and medication side effects; these therapies are provided alongside standard drugs like levodopa rather than replacing them, and the study will note any interactions or safety signals. Eligibility is adults 18 and older with a self-reported diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, excluding people who need acute medical care or who have another neurodegenerative diagnosis, and excluding those without a PD/Parkinsonism diagnosis even if they are at risk.
Locations
- Feldy Community Centre, London, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying complementary medicine. The goal is to track how people with Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism do when they attend a complementary medicine neurodegenerative clinic, looking at symptom changes, safety, and quality of life over time. The approach is observational, recording which complementary therapies are used, for example tailored lifestyle and rehabilitation plans, acupuncture or other manual therapies, nutritional or herbal supplements, and mind-body approaches, and measuring how those treatments affect mobility, sleep, mood, pain and medication side effects; these therapies are provided alongside standard drugs like levodopa rather than replacing them, and the study will note any interactions or safety signals. Eligibility is adults 18 and older with a self-reported diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, excluding people who need acute medical care or who have another neurodegenerative diagnosis, and excluding those without a PD/Parkinsonism diagnosis even if they are at risk.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 18 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 1 year and 11 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.