Ear nerve stimulation for Parkinson's motor symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation on the ear (taVNS) can improve movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease. It aims to understand how this stimulation affects the brain.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 to 80 years old
- You have Parkinson's disease that is mild to moderate (able to walk and move fairly well when on medication)
- You have been on the same Parkinson's medications for at least one month
- You do not have severe memory problems or dementia
- You do not have severe shaking or medication-induced uncontrolled movements
- You do not have a vagus nerve stimulator already implanted
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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