Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Heart Function in Parkinson's Disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive ear-based stimulation technique (taVNS) to help regulate heart function in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if this gentle stimulation can improve blood pressure and heart rate control.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD without a known secondary cause)
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for at least 4 weeks before joining
- You are not currently taking beta-blocker medications for your heart or blood pressure
- Your blood pressure is controlled (below 180/110 mmHg when seated)
- You do not have significant heart problems like arrhythmias, angina, heart failure, or previous heart attacks
- You have no history of seizures and normal thinking and memory abilities
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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