Acupuncture and moxibustion for early Parkinson's motor symptoms
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture and moxibustion can help improve movement symptoms in people with early to moderate Parkinson's disease. It is designed to see if adding these treatments to your regular care offers extra benefits.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 30 and 80 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at an early to moderate stage (Hoehn-Yahr stage less than 3).
- You cannot have had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
- You should not have any severe medical conditions like heart, lung, liver, kidney, or blood clotting problems.
- You must not have received acupuncture or moxibustion in the past 3 months.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a history of allergic reaction to acupuncture or moxibustion.
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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