Light therapy for Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether regular light therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease. It is designed for patients whose symptoms are at a moderate stage and whose medication has been stable for a month or more.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a specialist
- Your symptoms are at a moderate stage (Hoehn and Yahr stages 2 or 3)
- You have been on the same Parkinson's medications for at least one month
- You agree not to change your medications during the light therapy and follow-up
- You do not have serious vision problems like cataracts, glaucoma, or blindness
- You do not have major memory problems (Mini-Mental State Exam score of 24 or higher)
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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