Neck zap may ease Parkinson's leg stiffness
NCT ID NCT07226284
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a handheld device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve in the neck can improve leg muscle control, walking, and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare real stimulation to a sham (fake) version in 75 participants. The goal is to understand if this non-invasive approach can help with movement problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator (gammaCore nVNS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a drug-free way to improve walking and balance in Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage, small study (75 people) focused on short-term effects. It may not lead to lasting benefits or work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Movement Disorders Laboratory
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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