Ear stimulation for apathy in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on your ear (taVNS) can help improve low motivation (apathy) in people with Parkinson's. It also uses MRI scans to see how the treatment affects the brain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (not caused by another condition).
- You experience low motivation or apathy (score above 1.7 on a motivation index).
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for at least 1 month and will stay stable during the trial.
- You can complete a behavioral test and a noninvasive therapy (a small electrical device placed on your ear).
- You score at least 22 on a memory and thinking test (MMSE).
- You are able to undergo an MRI scan safely (no pacemaker, metal implants, or other contraindications).
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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