Radiofrequency heat therapy for leg stiffness in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a therapy called capacitive-resistive radiofrequency (a type of heat treatment) to see if it helps reduce stiffness in the legs of people with Parkinson's disease. You may receive this therapy during a session, and we will measure how it affects your movement and walking.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 55 and 90 years old.
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a neurologist.
- Be at Hoehn and Yahr stage II or III (moderate Parkinson's).
- Have stiffness in at least one leg that your doctor rates as moderate or more.
- Be on a stable Parkinson's medication for at least 4 weeks before the study starts.
- Not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device.
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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