Could zapping the spine steady blood pressure in Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT07322458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether spinal cord stimulation can help people with Parkinson's disease who experience sudden drops in blood pressure when standing up. Forty participants will receive either an implanted stimulator or a non-invasive version. The goal is to see if the treatment can stabilize blood pressure and improve symptoms over two years.
What this could mean
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Active substance
spinal cord stimulation (implanted or non-invasive device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new non-drug option to manage dangerous blood pressure drops in Parkinson's patients, reducing falls and improving daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The effects may be modest or not last long, and the implanted device carries surgical risks.
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Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, Shanghai 200025 Recruiting
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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