Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Stimulation of the vagal branch of the ear (location of two electrodes: 1. right ear concha, 2. patients shoulder (in the form of a pad-like plate)) with a frequenc
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hoehn & Yahr index between 2-3 able to walk 30 meters without help Has been treated with a stable dose of dopaminergic drugs in the last two months Able to follow simple verbal commands The patient can turn 180 degrees at one point The age of patients should be less than 76 years. The Montreal cognitive assessment index should be less than 21.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of specific musculoskeletal disorders Heart problems, especially arrhythmias and having a pacemaker History of stroke and myocardial infarction Diabetes and neuropathy The presence of cognitive, vision and breathing problems that affect the performance of tasks Neurological disorders other than Parkinson's Surgery that affects the movement of patients. The patient needs assistance to walk. Body mass index above 30 A history of receiving vagus nerve stimulation Taking anticholinergic drugs or cholinesterase inhibitors Freezing of Gait for reasons other than Parkinson's
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The improvement of movements and gait problems of parkinsonian patients with freezing. Timepoint: Before intervention and 2 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Gate analysis with force plate and motion analyzer and MDS-UPDRS questionnaire.;Adverse effect. Timepoint: 2 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Adverse effect form. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactReza Samiee
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed