Magnetic pulses to the spine may help Parkinson's patients walk better

NCT ID NCT05008289

First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a new, non-invasive treatment for walking problems in people with Parkinson's disease who already have a deep brain stimulator (brain pacemaker). 42 participants received either real or fake magnetic stimulation to the spinal cord. The goal was to see if this could improve walking speed and reduce freezing episodes. The treatment is painless and does not require surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Sao Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01246-000, Brazil

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