Using brain stimulation to slow Parkinson's disease progression
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This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) can slow down Parkinson's disease by improving slow-wave sleep. It aims to help people with mild to moderate Parkinson's who are stable on their medication.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (clinically definite or probable)
- You are between 50 and 80 years old and of Chinese Han ethnicity (three generations)
- Your Parkinson's is at Hoehn-Yahr stage 1 to 4
- You have been on a stable dose of levodopa for at least 3 weeks before starting
- You are right-handed
- You are willing to sign a consent form and do not have any other serious sleep disorders, cognitive issues, or contraindications to TMS or MRI
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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