Mindfulness or meditation therapy for Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
European journal of neurology August 1, 2023 Ho-Wei Lin, Ka-Wai Tam, Yi-Chun Kuan 16 citations
Mindfulness and meditation therapies improve motor symptoms and cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease, based on a meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials involving 337 patients. The therapies significantly reduced Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Part III scores by an average of 6.31 points and improved cognitive function. However, no significant benefits were found for gait velocity, quality of life, daily living activities, depression, anxiety, pain, or sleep disturbance. The authors suggest these therapies may serve as complementary treatments for Parkinson's disease.