Overview
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a telerehabilitation-yoga intervention delivered remotely via videoconferencing on adults with Parkinson's Disease and anxiety symptoms.
Description
A single group intervention study of adults (18-80 years-old) with Parkinson's Disease and anxiety symptoms undergoing a 6-week intervention of 30-minute yoga classes delivered remotely through videoconferencing 2-3 times per week. Subjects with symptoms of anxiety as indicated by their score on the Parkinson's Anxiety Scale will complete yoga classes delivered at-home with videoconferencing, receiving one-on-one yoga instruction including breathing, postures, and meditation/relaxation for two-three times a week. Data collection will occur remotely via videoconferencing at 0-weeks, 6-weeks after a waiting period, 12-weeks after the intervention, and 6-weeks after the last lab visit. Data collection will include demographics, mental health questionnaires, motor assessments, enjoyment, usability, and follow-up yoga status. Each yoga session will be video recorded to aide in recording adherence, adverse events, and challenges.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
- symptoms of anxiety as indicated by PAS (score 14)
- 18-80 years old
- ability to communicate verbally and follow directions
- English-speaking
- access to WiFi and applicable technological device (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone etc.)
- willing to be video recorded during the yoga session
- willing to open Zoom on their technological device
- demonstrates self-reported technological literacy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- major depressive disorder (self-report medical history)
- injury or condition that could prevent engagement in yoga poses
- cognitive impairment or condition that would prevent the participant from understanding the tasks or communicating with the research team
- past yoga experience exceeding 5 or more times within the last 2 months
- pregnant women (self-report)