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Abstract Details

Learn to Meditate: An Innovative Program Teaching Mind-body Strategies to People with Parkinson’s Disease
Movement Disorders
P9 - Poster Session 9 (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
3-015

To evaluate feasibility of an online program teaching meditation, relaxation strategies, and kinesthetic motor imagery to people with Parkinson's disease (PwP).
Mind-body techniques such as progressive relaxation, motor imagery and mindfulness may confer benefit to management of Parkinson’s motor and non-motor symptoms. There is no formal program teaching these strategies to patients within Movement Disorder Centers.
A 6-week training program called "Learn to Meditate" was developed by Mindful Neurology, PLLC in partnership with Weill Cornell Movement Disorders Institute. Training was delivered via weekly Zoom sessions; participants received hand-outs to facilitate home meditation practice in between Zoom classes. Enrollment fee was $295, which was waived for low-income PwP, and care partners/family members could participate without additional fee. The Davis Phinney Foundation released a webinar about the initiative in Spring 2023, which was the primary source of advertising. The program was run as a “Workshop” which could support national participation. A survey consisting of program review (i.e. quality assurance data) and rating scales was distributed before and after completion of the program. 

The course ran from June–July 2023. 37 PwP and 9 care partners enrolled, representing 13 US states and 4 countries. 15 PwP completed pre- and post-course rating scales. Preliminary analysis with Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed statistically significant improvement in PDQ-8 (p<0.003), GAD-7 (p<0.003), and Athens Sleep Index (p<0.041).  Descriptive feedback referenced a sense of empowerment and increased clarity about meditation. Numerous anecdotes regarding control of motor symptoms were provided.
Our virtual mind-body training program had positive impact on QOL, sleep quality, and anxiety, although a selection bias is present in this sample. Robust registration indicates interest in this type of programming. Use of symptom trackers, UPDRS evaluations, and a randomized, controlled design are needed to better quantify impact of the program and evaluate for generalizability. 
Authors/Disclosures
Mark Reed
PRESENTER 		Mr. Reed has nothing to disclose.
Sarah Mulukutla, MD, MPH, FAAN (Mindful Neurology, PLLC) Dr. Mulukutla has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Meditation instructor & speaker with Weill Cornell Medicine.
Kristina A. Zawaly, PhD (University of Auckland and Mindful Neurology PLLC) Dr. Zawaly has nothing to disclose.
Hwai Y. Ooi, MD (NYP- Weill Cornell) Dr. Ooi has nothing to disclose.
Harini Sarva, MD, FAAN (Weill Cornell Medical Center) Dr. Sarva has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novo Nordisk. Dr. Sarva has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Neuroderm. Dr. Sarva has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Insightec. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Insightec. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from NeuroNext. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Neuroderm. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Sun Pharma. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Prevail. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Bluerock Therapeutics. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Biogen. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Roche. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from National Institute of Aging. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Michael J Fox Foundation. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Novo Nordisk. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Bukwang. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Bial. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Cerevance. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from UCB. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from MeiraGTX. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Biohaven. The institution of Dr. Sarva has received research support from Vima.