Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for Parkinson's gait issues
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation device to see if it can improve walking and reduce freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease. It is done at VA hospitals and involves wearing a device on the neck during walking tasks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a VA neurologist.
- Your Parkinson's is at Hoehn and Yahr stages 2 or 3 (mild to moderate symptoms).
- You experience freezing of gait (feeling like your feet are stuck to the floor when trying to walk).
- You can walk for 2 minutes without using a cane, walker, or other assistive device.
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for the past 4 weeks and are expected to stay stable during the study.
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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