Parkinson's Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and also have a diagnosed condition of ongoing constipation (based on specific standard medical definitions for each condition)
• People aged between 35 and 80 years old
• People whose Parkinson's disease symptoms are at a moderate level or below on a standard rating scale (Hoehn-Yahr grade 3 or lower — confirm with trial site if unsure what grade applies)
• People who have not taken any medications that may affect gut function (such as certain bowel medications or probiotics) in the two weeks before joining
• People who have not participated in another clinical trial within the past month
• People who are willing to take part, able to sign a consent form, and able to keep a bowel diary and complete questionnaires throughout the trial

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have a physical or structural problem in their digestive system, such as bowel blockages, intestinal scarring, tumours, or abnormalities of the gut
• People who have had abdominal or bowel surgery that may have affected how the gut moves, or who have conditions such as diabetes or an overactive thyroid that can affect digestion
• People with serious or life-threatening illnesses, such as severe heart disease or cancers
• People with skin problems in areas where needles would be placed, or who are allergic to adhesives used to attach the acupuncture device to the skin
• Women who are pregnant or currently breastfeeding

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.