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Using taVNS to Modulate Cardiovascular Function in Individuals With Neurologic Disease
Led by University of Alabama at Birmingham · Updated on 2026-04-29
24
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
67 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a type of gentle nerve stimulation, called transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), can help improve how the body regulates heart rate and blood pressure in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Problems with heart rate and blood pressure control are common and can make it harder for people to exercise or do daily activities. By using this non-invasive form of nerve stimulation and testing how it affects the body's natural responses, this study hopes to learn if taVNS could be a helpful tool to support physical therapy and improve overall function.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Using taVNS to Modulate Cardiovascular Function in Individuals With Neurologic Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
- Stable medication for at least 4 weeks prior to the study
- Age between 18 and 80 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of beta blockers
- Sustained severe hypertension (>= 180/110 mmHg while seated)
- Significant uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
- Unstable angina
- Congestive heart failure
- History of myocardial infarction
- History of seizures
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Wellness, Health and Research Facility at UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35209
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Research Team
A
Alexandra Evancho, DPT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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