Breathing-guided nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of nerve stimulation (vagus nerve) for Parkinson's disease. It compares a method that uses your breathing cycle to deliver stimulation versus standard stimulation. The goal is to see which works better for movement and non-movement symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be 40 years or older.
- You need a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease from a movement disorder specialist.
- Your Parkinson's medications must be stable for at least 2 weeks, with no changes expected for the next 3 months.
- You should have some non-motor symptoms like feeling lightheaded when standing or problems with bladder control.
- You must not have had a head injury, stroke, or other brain condition, and cannot have a pacemaker, metal in the ear, or take certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
- You need to be able to complete study tasks and follow-up visits.
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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