Could a Head-Zap device ease Parkinson's at home?
NCT ID NCT07548801
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the back of the head (cerebellar tDCS) can improve both movement and mood in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. Twenty-five participants will use a portable device at home for 8 days. Researchers will measure changes in motor skills, thinking, anxiety, and quality of life before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (ctDCS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, portable, at-home option to help manage both movement and mood symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 25 people and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest or temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Erasme
Brussels, 1070, Belgium
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