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Behavioral Intervention

MindTrails for Anxiety in Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Disease

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jessie S Gibson, PhD, RN
Research Sponsored by University of Virginia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosis of Huntington's disease or Parkinson's disease
Age 21 or older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up between baseline and week 5
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Study Summary

This trial will test a new web-based intervention to help reduce anxiety symptoms in people with Huntington's or Parkinson's disease.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with Huntington's disease or Parkinson's disease and are experiencing anxiety symptoms. Participants must score above 12 on the NeuroQoL Anxiety short form to qualify.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing 'MindTrails', a web-based program designed to help reduce anxiety symptoms in individuals with neurodegenerative movement disorders such as Huntington's and Parkinson's diseases.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since MindTrails is a non-pharmacological, cognitive-based intervention focused on modifying thought patterns, it may not have typical drug-related side effects but could potentially cause emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Huntington's disease or Parkinson's disease.
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I am 21 years old or older.
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I experience significant anxiety symptoms.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~between baseline and week 5
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and between baseline and week 5 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Participant perceptions of perceived benefits and limitations of MindTrails
Proportion of participants completing at least 50% of the MindTrails sessions

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MindTrails pilotExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This intervention involves completion of five, 20-minute MindTrails online training sessions over five weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of VirginiaLead Sponsor
748 Previous Clinical Trials
1,235,960 Total Patients Enrolled
Jessie S Gibson, PhD, RNPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

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~13 spots leftby Mar 2025