Could a tiny ear device help Parkinson's patients walk better?

NCT ID NCT05446194

Summary

This study explored whether problems with the inner ear's balance system contribute to walking and balance difficulties in Parkinson's disease. Researchers tested whether a small device that stimulates the inner ear could help improve these symptoms. The study involved 72 participants with Parkinson's who underwent clinical tests, brain scans, and tried the device.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States

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