CompletedEarly Phase 1

Vibrotactile Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

United States12 participantsStarted 2023-08-23

Plain-language summary

Investigation on whether and how vibrotactile stimulation applied on the fingertips affects beta power in the subthalamic nucleus.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * The population to be enrolled will be between 18 and 85 years of * Have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease, determined by a movement disorders neurologist at the CU Movement Disorders Center * Has undergone deep brain stimulation surgery at the University of Colorado hospital Exclusion Criteria: * have severe sensory abnormalities of the fingertips such as vibratory urticaria * Patients that cannot clearly communicate with staff and speak English * Patients that are on psychoactive or narcoleptic medications, medications that affect brain function or alter EEG recorded activity (i.e., anticonvulsants, ADHD, depression, or anxiety medication) * Participation in another drug, device, biologic, or intervention trial concurrently or within the preceding 30 days.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Beta band power

Timeframe: At baseline (pre-intervention) and after 30 min of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07687732

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-12

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder) trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.