Mindfulness Walking Intervention to Enhance Resilience (iWalk)
This study is testing a program called iWalk, which combines walking meditation, education, and group sessions. It aims to help adults with neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease build resilience and manage stress. Researchers want to see if the iWalk program can improve your psychological well-being, brain function (cognitive tasks), and physical activity. To join, you must be at least 18 years old, have a diagnosed neurodegenerative disease, and not have a regular meditation practice. The study is currently recruiting participants.
- Study design
- This is a randomized controlled trial planning to enroll 90 participants. This means participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the iWalk program or be in a control group.
- What's involved
- You would participate in an 8-week program with three one-hour sessions per week (two online, one in-person). You will also have assessments at the beginning, after the program, and then 24 and 48 weeks later.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- You will be followed for 48 weeks (about 11 months) after the program ends to see the long-term effects.
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Mindfulness Walking Intervention to Enhance Resilience (iWalk)
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
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What this trial measures
- Connor Davidson Resilience Scale for Adults (CD-RISC 25)The baseline means assessments done two weeks before the intervention start date. Post-intervention assessments will be conducted two weeks after the intervention. Follow-up 1 is 24 weeks from baseline, and follow-up 2 is 48 weeks from baseline.
- Multiple Sclerosis Resilience Scale (MSRS)The baseline means assessments done two weeks before the intervention start date. Post-intervention assessments will be conducted two weeks after the intervention. Follow-up 1 is 24 weeks from baseline, and follow-up 2 is 48 weeks from baseline.
- Stroop TaskThe baseline means assessments done two weeks before the intervention start date. Post-intervention assessments will be conducted two weeks after the intervention. Follow-up 1 is 24 weeks from baseline, and follow-up 2 is 48 weeks from baseline.
- Symbol Digit Modalities TestThe baseline means assessments done two weeks before the intervention start date. Post-intervention assessments will be conducted two weeks after the intervention. Follow-up 1 is 24 weeks from baseline, and follow-up 2 is 48 weeks from baseline.
- Wisconsin Card Sorting TestThe baseline means assessments done two weeks before the intervention start date. Post-intervention assessments will be conducted two weeks after the intervention. Follow-up 1 is 24 weeks from baseline, and follow-up 2 is 48 weeks from baseline.
- Sustained Attention to Response TaskThe baseline means assessments done two weeks before the intervention start date. Post-intervention assessments will be conducted two weeks after the intervention. Follow-up 1 is 24 weeks from baseline, and follow-up 2 is 48 weeks from baseline.