Testing a nerve stimulation device for leg movement in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a nerve in your neck) can improve leg muscle activity and walking balance in people with Parkinson's disease. You would participate in experiments while wearing the device to see how it affects your movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for the past month and are expected to stay stable for the next 3 months
- You can walk at least 50 meters (about half a football field) without using a cane, walker, or other assistance
- You do not have other major neurological conditions (like stroke, brain injury, or seizures in the last 2 years)
- You have no metal implants or electronic devices in your head, neck, or upper body (like a pacemaker or deep brain stimulator)
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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