Brain stimulation plus physical therapy for functional neurological disorder
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS) to physical therapy can improve walking in people with functional neurological disorder (FND). It may help people with leg weakness and walking problems.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of functional neurological disorder (FND).
- You must have lower limb weakness that makes walking difficult, such as trouble crossing a street before the light changes.
- Your symptoms must have started at least 30 days ago.
- You must not have had prior treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for FND.
- You must be medically stable enough to participate in physical therapy and not have other conditions that would interfere.
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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