Trial results for the EMPOWER PD study, evaluating a new interdisciplinary clinic model for people with Parkinson's Disease, were posted on ClinicalTrials.gov on 2025-08-01. The study enrolled 19 participants.
Background
Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement. Managing Parkinson's often requires a multidisciplinary approach, addressing motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms, and the overall quality of life. Traditional care models can sometimes be fragmented. An interdisciplinary, patient-centric model, such as the "boot camp" style structured clinic evaluated in the EMPOWER PD study, aims to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. This approach seeks to improve the patient experience and address various barriers to effective management, highlighting the importance of assessing its feasibility and acceptability in a real-world setting.
Trial design
The EMPOWER PD study was a nonrandomized, pilot study designed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a newly developed interdisciplinary clinic intervention for people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This "NA" phase study enrolled 19 participants. The intervention involved a three-session EMPOWER PD clinic followed by a two-month follow-up interview. The primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of this clinic model, as well as individual perceptions of the experience and any encountered barriers.
Key results
The trial results focused on the feasibility and accessibility of the EMPOWER PD clinic model:
- Feasibility and Accessibility:
- 19 participants completed various aspects of the EMPOWER PD Clinic Participation.
- 18 participants completed other aspects of the EMPOWER PD Clinic Participation.
- Feasibility: Program Survey:
- The program survey yielded a mean score of 4.947 with a standard deviation of 0.229 on a scale, indicating high satisfaction and perception of feasibility.
What this means
The results from the EMPOWER PD pilot study suggest that an interdisciplinary, patient-centric "boot camp" style clinic for people with Parkinson's Disease is highly feasible and acceptable. The high number of participants completing the clinic (19 out of 19 enrolled for most measures, 18 for others) indicates strong engagement and adherence to the program structure. Furthermore, the mean score of 4.947 on the program survey, with a low standard deviation of 0.229, points to a consistently positive perception among participants regarding the clinic's design and delivery. These findings support the potential for such a model to be successfully implemented and well-received by the Parkinson's community, paving the way for further evaluation of its clinical impact.
Source
The information regarding these trial results was obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov, a public database of clinical studies. The results for the study NCT05640167, titled "EMPOWER PD - Feasibility of an Interdisciplinary Clinic for People With Parkinson's Disease", were posted on 2025-08-01 on clinicaltrials.gov.