Bio Electro Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Completed · Early Phase 1

Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease

In brief

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction and non-motor symptoms. Here, the investigators propose in a pilot device feasibility trial to examine whether "Bio Electro Stimulation Therapy" (B.E.S.T.) with a small, non-invasive, handheld electronic device designed to apply micro current stimulation to a person's hand can ameliorate some of the symptoms of PD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03014050

Run by

Boston University

People needed

21

Starts

2017-09-22

Expected to finish

2019-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-04-03

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• High functioning without presence of cognitive impairment or dementia
• Native-English speaker or fluent in English
• Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (Hoehn \& Yahr stages I-III)

You may not qualify if…

• Implanted medical devices, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator
• Prescription medication or other drugs that affect the brain (e.g. anti-depressants, anxiolytics), except prescription medication for the treatment of Parkinson's disease
• Poor vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses
• Presence of musculoskeletal impairments (e.g. fractures, hemiplegia, chronic joint pain)
• Not being able to walk without assistance
• Diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment
• Diabetes mellitus
• Taking medications for diabetes mellitus
• Skin irritation, disease or wound on the hands
• Current heart conditions, such as congestive heart failure, tachycardia, or other arrhythmias
• History of heart attack
• Psychiatric or neurological disorders other than Parkinson's disease (e.g. Major Depressive Disorder, anxiety disorder, epilepsy)

Where it is running

• Boston University School of Medicine — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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