Exercise Plus Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining physical exercise with transcranial direct current stimulation (a non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain) can improve movement and symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if this combination works better than exercise alone.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (the most common type, not caused by another condition)
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for at least several weeks before starting the study
- You are able to understand study instructions and follow them
- You do not have serious heart problems, including pacemakers or uncontrolled blood pressure drops when standing
- You have not had a stroke, seizures, or major leg/hip surgery that affects your ability to walk
- You do not have a deep brain stimulation device or other implanted electronics incompatible with brain stimulation
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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