This is a single-center, open label study evaluating the acute effect of caloric vestibular stimulation on UPDRS motor scores in Parkinson's Disease patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
6
The noninvasive device is worn like a music headset and the patient lies back on a wedge pillow while the device is active. Each session lasts under 20 minutes.
Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Motor UPDRS Score (Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale)
A motor score prior to use of the device will be established (time zero), the motor test will be repeated after the first use of the device (times 25, 50, and 75 minutes), and then after a second use of the device (times 100, 130, 160 and 220). Any changes in motor scores at the various time points will be noted. A videotape of the motor UPDRS examination will be obtained at baseline and during the final test.
Time frame: Changes in motor score at 25, 50, 75, 100, 130, 160 and 220 minutes relative to baseline
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