Neck nerve stimulation for non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation device worn on the neck (vagus nerve stimulation) to see if it helps with non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's, such as mood, sleep, or digestion. You would use the device at home and attend scheduled visits to track your progress.
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Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease diagnosed by a doctor, and it's the main type (not caused by other conditions or medications).
- You are between 20 and 79 years old.
- Your Parkinson's symptoms are mild to moderate (stages I to III on the Hoehn and Yahr scale).
- If you take Parkinson's medication, your dose has been stable for at least 4 weeks before joining.
- You don't have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device, a pacemaker, or other implanted heart devices.
- You don't have epilepsy, dementia, severe psychiatric illness, or certain brain conditions (like stroke or tumor).
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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