Fast brain stimulation for freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation that may help people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait (when your feet feel stuck to the floor). It uses a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that sends magnetic pulses through the scalp to activate brain cells, without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease diagnosed by a movement disorder specialist.
- You are between 45 and 90 years old.
- Your Parkinson's is in early to moderate stages (Hoehn and Yahr stage 2-3).
- You can speak and read English well enough to participate.
- You do not have other neurological conditions, severe depression, or a history of stroke or brain lesions.
- You have no metal in your head (except dental work) and no implanted devices like pacemakers or deep brain stimulators.
- You do not have a history of seizures, epilepsy, or conditions that increase seizure risk.
- You are not pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You are not taking certain medications that affect brain activity (like GABAergic drugs or NMDA receptor antagonists).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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