Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system, with primary symptoms including tremor, stiffness in the limbs, and difficulty with walking and balance. The symptoms worsen, and medication dosages need to be increased, which is associated with side effects as the disease progresses, adversely affecting the patient’s quality of life.

Parkinson’s disease, which presents itself when the dopaminergic neurons in the brain degenerate, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder globally. Although Parkinson’s disease is generally seen in people over the age of 60, younger individuals may have early-onset forms, which are often inherited.

In the advanced stages of the disease, the patient may experience difficulty walking and speaking, becoming unable to perform simple daily tasks. Even though this progressively degenerative disease does not have a known cure yet, some of its symptoms may be alleviated with certain medications or a device that is surgically implanted in the brain. Earstim is a non-invasive, smart wearable device that targets Parkinson’s disease symptoms.