A pilot randomized controlled trial examining the benefits of an adjuvant psycho-behavioural intervention in comparison to a health education program, on psychological well-being and freezing-of-gait in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Authors :: Scully A
Doshi K
Henderson S
Macas M
Tan D
Source :: Parkinsonism & related disorders [Parkinsonism Relat Disord] 2021 Oct; Vol. 91, pp. 152-153. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 29.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: This study investigated the effectiveness of a psycho-behavioural intervention (PBI) for freezing of gait (FOG) management in people with Parkinson's disease, through a double-blind randomized controlled pilot trial conducted with nineteen participants. Though no significant between-group differences were found, PBI was feasible, well-tolerated by participants, and exhibited a trend towards improvement for FOG and depression, thereby warranting further longitudinal investigations.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

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