Testing brain stimulation to improve movement in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can improve motor function in people with Parkinson's disease. The treatment uses mild electrical currents applied to the scalp to stimulate brain areas involved in movement.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a movement disorder specialist according to standard criteria.
- Your Parkinson's disease is at a moderate to advanced stage (Hoehn & Yahr stages 2 to 4).
- You have been on a stable medication schedule for Parkinson's for at least 1 month before joining the study.
- You do not have any other major neurological or psychiatric conditions.
- You do not have any metal implants or electronic devices in your head (like a deep brain stimulator or metal clips).
- You have no history of seizures, skull defects from surgery, or scalp problems that might interfere with electrode placement.
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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