Ear nerve stimulation for walking and balance in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle ear nerve stimulation device (transauricular vagus nerve stimulation) can improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. It compares the active device against a sham (inactive) device.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist
- Taking stable Parkinson's medications for at least 3 months
- Age 40 or older
- Disease stage between 2.5 and 4 on the Hoehn & Yahr scale
- No other neurological, balance, vision, or joint problems that interfere with movement tests
- No prior brain surgery for Parkinson's disease
- Score at least 21 on a memory and thinking test (MoCA)
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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