Can a magnetic pulse to the cerebellum calm Parkinson's symptoms?

NCT ID NCT05850598

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Jiangsu Province Nanjing Brain Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether low-frequency magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the cerebellum could help people with Parkinson's disease. Forty participants received either real or sham stimulation daily for two weeks. Researchers measured changes in movement, brain activity, and inflammation levels to see if the treatment offers any benefit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the cerebellum
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to ease Parkinson's symptoms and improve brain function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is still experimental and may not produce meaningful benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nanjing Brain Hospital

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China

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