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Behavioural Intervention

Active Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset (vCR) for Parkinson's Disease

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Peter Tass, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by Synergic Medical Technologies, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 14months
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new, non-invasive treatment for Parkinson's patients called Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset stimulation (vCR). The vCR will be administered with a device called the VT Brain Glove. The study will include a dedicated sham to compare true treatment effects from vCR.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~14months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 14months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part 3
Secondary outcome measures
Gait
Kinesia One motor evaluation
Levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD)
+8 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Active Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset (vCR)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive active vCR stimulation.
Group II: Sham Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset (vCR)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive sham vCR stimulation.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityOTHER
2,395 Previous Clinical Trials
17,341,419 Total Patients Enrolled
Synergic Medical Technologies, Inc.Lead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
Peter Tass, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorStanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there an age limit for enrolment in this trial?

"As per the eligibility requirements, only individuals between 45 to 85 years old may join this medical trial. In contrast, there are 27 studies for minors and 487 studies available for senior citizens."

Answered by AI

Is this clinical experiment currently recruiting participants?

"According to information provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is not currently recruiting volunteers - the initial posting date was December 7th 2021 and the last update being August 23rd 2022. Despite that, there are still 490 other active trials searching for participants right now."

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Are there particular criteria for joining this medical research?

"For this clinical trial, 36 individuals aged between 45 and 85 suffering from idiopathic Parkinson's disease have to be recruited. These patients must possess the technical know-how to use a computer, access the internet, initiate virtual meetings etc., they must converse in English without needing an interpreter, feel comfortable going off medication that affects brain function or alters EEG activity for 1 month prior to baseline visit if applicable and provide informed consent with appropriate social support if necessary."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
North Carolina
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
Stanford University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~11 spots leftby May 2025