Stimulation-enhanced walking therapy for functional neurological disorder
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining a brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with physical therapy helps people with functional neurological disorder (FND) walk more safely and independently. FND affects how the brain controls movement, and this approach may help retrain the brain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) or a similar term your doctor uses.
- You have leg weakness or trouble walking that makes it hard to cross the road in time at a traffic light.
- Your symptoms started at least 30 days ago.
- Your walking is significantly affected (score on a walking test below a certain level).
- You have not had this brain stimulation treatment before.
- You do not have other health problems that would make physical therapy unsafe.
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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