Balance exercise and nerve stimulation for Parkinson's with anxiety
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining balance exercises with a gentle nerve stimulation (called vagus nerve stimulation) can help people with Parkinson's disease who also have anxiety. The goal is to see if this combination improves walking and balance.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (the type that starts without a known cause).
- You have either no anxiety or anxiety that is not too severe, based on a standard anxiety questionnaire.
- You can walk at least 20 meters (about 20 steps) without help from another person.
- You do not have any other brain or nerve condition besides Parkinson's.
- You score 26 or higher on a memory and thinking test (MMSE).
- You do not have depression, have not had brain surgery (like deep brain stimulation), and do not have major vision problems.
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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