Decrease resting hand tremor electrically
- Trial ID
- NCT06646510
- Official Title
- Effect of Sensory Electrical Stimulation on Resting Tremors in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Decrease resting hand tremor electrically
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 30 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- traditional exercises, sensory electrical stimulation
Summary For Families
It aims to reduce the bothersome resting tremor in the hand and wrist that many people with mild to moderate Parkinson's have. The approach pairs traditional exercises with sensory electrical stimulation, which applies mild, non‑muscle‑contracting electrical pulses to sensory nerves in the hand and wrist to alter sensorimotor signaling and lower tremor amplitude, and because it is non‑drug it can be used alongside levodopa and other Parkinson's medications without pharmacologic interaction. It is looking for adults 45 to 60 with idiopathic Parkinson's confirmed by MRI, mild to moderate symptoms (UPDRS ≥ 3) and persistent static hand/wrist tremor, while people with other tremor causes, hand trauma, other neurological problems, secondary parkinsonism, severe visual impairment, or who cannot follow instructions are excluded.
Locations
- Outpatient clinics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying traditional exercises. It aims to reduce the bothersome resting tremor in the hand and wrist that many people with mild to moderate Parkinson's have. The approach pairs traditional exercises with sensory electrical stimulation, which applies mild, non‑muscle‑contracting electrical pulses to sensory nerves in the hand and wrist to alter sensorimotor signaling and lower tremor amplitude, and because it is non‑drug it can be used alongside levodopa and other Parkinson's medications without pharmacologic interaction. It is looking for adults 45 to 60 with idiopathic Parkinson's confirmed by MRI, mild to moderate symptoms (UPDRS ≥ 3) and persistent static hand/wrist tremor, while people with other tremor causes, hand trauma, other neurological problems, secondary parkinsonism, severe visual impairment, or who cannot follow instructions are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 45 Years and 60 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 5 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.