Using spinal cord stimulation to treat symptoms of Parkinsonism

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as a treatment for various symptoms associated with Parkinsonism, including orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention, sleep disturbances, dysarthria, and dysphagia. The study will be conducted at a single center and aims to assess patient improvements before and after SCS treatment. By leveraging the established safety and reversibility of SCS, this innovative approach seeks to provide new therapeutic options for patients suffering from Parkinsonism.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

1. Diagnosed with parkinsonism according to MDS clinical diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease
2. Aged between 50 and 80 years
3. Able and willing to follow instruction of the researcher
4. No other conditions that the researchers consider inappropriate for inclusion

Exclusion criteria:

1. Severe depression (HAMD-17 above 17 as moderate to severe) or anxiety
2. Pregnancy
3. History of alcoholism
4. Non-neurological disease-related symptoms that prevent patients from participation in the study

Where it's running

• Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
  Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jun Liu, MD,PhD — Ruijin Hospital
• Study coordinator: Jun Liu, MD,PhD
• Email: jly0520@hotmail.com
• Phone: 021-64370045

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.