Brain stimulation for depression in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help improve depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have Parkinson's and feel depressed, this treatment might be a new option for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 90 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and have depressive symptoms.
- You are in Hoehn and Yahr stage 1 to 3 (mild to moderate Parkinson's).
- You have been on stable Parkinson's medications for at least 3 months without planned dose increases.
- You have clinically significant depression (score of 14 or higher on a depression scale) confirmed by a clinician.
- You are able to read and write Korean and fill out questionnaires independently.
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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