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Respiratory-gated Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Improving Apathy in Parkinson's Disease

Testing a new method to help reduce apathy in Parkinson's Disease.

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40-90 years
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This study tests if a treatment called 100HZ RAVANS can help with feelings of apathy (lack of interest) in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD).

RAVANS stands for Respiratory-gated Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation. It's a way to stimulate a nerve in your ear to see if it can improve non-motor symptoms like apathy. The study compares real RAVANS to a sham (fake) treatment to see if there's a difference. Participants will receive treatments once a day for 30 minutes over two weeks. They will also have assessments and tests before and after the treatment.

  • Study lasts 2 weeks with daily sessions.
  • Participants must meet specific health criteria.
  • Assessments done before and after treatment.

People with PD who are stable on medication and meet certain health criteria can join. Those with certain health issues or other conditions may not be eligible. The study aims to ensure the safety of RAVANS and check for any side effects.

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    Parkinson Disease
    Apathy
    Non-motor Symptoms
    Vagus Nerve Stimulation

NCT07118956

Anhui Medical University

17 April 2026

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