Magnetic pulses to the spine may help Parkinson's patients walk better
NCT ID NCT05008289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed phase 2 trial tested whether a non-invasive magnetic coil placed on the upper back could improve walking in 42 Parkinson's patients who already have deep brain stimulation but still have gait problems. Participants received either active or placebo stimulation in a double-blind design. The main goal was to see if gait speed changed right after stimulation, with secondary measures including freezing episodes and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
magnetic transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to improve walking problems in Parkinson's patients who already have deep brain stimulation but still struggle with gait.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (42 participants) testing only short-term effects. The results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients, and the benefit might be modest or not last.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01246-000, Brazil