Can magnetic pulses ease Parkinson's pain? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07176091
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS can reduce pain and other symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare two different stimulation patterns in 90 adults aged 40-80 who have had Parkinson's for at least 3 years and experience related pain. Participants will receive daily sessions for 5 days and be followed for 3 months to see how long any benefits last.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intermittent theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (iTBS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve movement in Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be small or temporary, and some people may find the stimulation uncomfortable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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