Spinal cord stimulation for people with parkinsonism symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether spinal cord stimulation can improve symptoms in people with parkinsonism (Parkinson-like movement problems). It aims to see if the treatment is safe and helpful for the right patients.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with parkinsonism using standard Parkinson’s disease diagnostic criteria
- You are between 50 and 80 years old
- You can understand and follow the study instructions
- You do not have severe depression or significant anxiety
- You are not pregnant and have no history of alcoholism
- Other serious non-brain (non-neurological) health problems should not prevent you from participating
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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