Spinal cord stimulation for freezing of gait in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce freezing of gait (feeling stuck when walking) in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help you if you have daily freezing episodes and are willing to have a small device implanted.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
- You experience freezing of gait at least once a day
- You can walk 10 meters on your own (with or without a cane)
- You are between 40 and 79 years old
- You have not had more than 1 fall per day
- You are not using a duodopa pump or apomorphine injections
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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