PARKINSON DISEASE study: Vagal nerve stimulation
Official title Effects of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Leg Muscle Activity and Posture in Parkinson's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07226284
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to understand why leg muscles do not work well in Parkinson's disease and to see if stimulating a nerve in the neck can improve muscle activity, walking, and balance.
- Who it's for
- People with Parkinson's disease.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive electrical stimulation to a nerve in the neck and undergo tests to measure leg muscle activity, walking, and balance.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration or number of visits.
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Who can take part
Ages 21 to 76. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease,
- On stable medication for the preceding month and anticipated over the next 3 months,
- Age (± 3 years) and sex distribution matched to the PD cohort,
- Able to ambulate without the use of an assistive device for more than 50 meters.
You likely can't join if
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to consent (based on UBACC and/or MacArthur-CR),
- History of significant neurological disorder (besides PD in the PD group),
- History of stroke, traumatic brain injury, intracranial aneurysm, intracranial hemorrhage, brain tumor or atypical parkinsonian disorder,
- Severe orthopedic or other related musculoskeletal pathology that has significant adverse effects on gait,
- Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant,
- Insufficient comprehension of the English language,
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease,
- On stable medication for the preceding month and anticipated over the next 3 months,
- Age (± 3 years) and sex distribution matched to the PD cohort,
- Able to ambulate without the use of an assistive device for more than 50 meters.
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to consent (based on UBACC and/or MacArthur-CR),
- History of significant neurological disorder (besides PD in the PD group),
- History of stroke, traumatic brain injury, intracranial aneurysm, intracranial hemorrhage, brain tumor or atypical parkinsonian disorder,
- Severe orthopedic or other related musculoskeletal pathology that has significant adverse effects on gait,
- Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant,
- Insufficient comprehension of the English language,
- History of substance abuse in past 2 years; Additional exclusion criteria for VNS experiment
- Pain at the nVNS treatment site (e.g., dysesthesia, neuralgia, cervicalgia);
- Lesion (including lymphadenopathy), previous surgery (including carotid endarterectomy or vascular neck surgery) or abnormal anatomy at the stimulation site (open wound, rash, infection, swelling, cut, sore, drug patch...
- Known or suspected severe atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, severe carotid artery disease (e.g., bruits or history of TIA or stroke), congestive heart failure, known severe coronary artery disease or prior...
- Abnormal baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) within the last year (e.g., second or third-degree heart block, prolonged QT interval, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, history of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular...
- Recent history of uncontrolled high blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia, or know recent history orthostatic hypotension;
- Previous unilateral or bilateral vagotomy;
- Implanted metal cervical spine hardware, other metallic implants or implantable medical devices such as deep brain stimulator, hearing aid implant, pacemaker, implanted cardioverter defibrillator, cranial aneurysm...
- History of syncope or seizures (within the last 2 years);
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 76 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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