Magnetic brain stimulation shows promise for Parkinson's symptoms
NCT ID NCT07554833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether an accelerated course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve movement and thinking in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. Forty participants aged 50 to 90 will receive six sessions of high-frequency magnetic pulses to the motor cortex over three weeks. Researchers will measure changes in motor symptoms, cognitive function, and quality of life up to three months after treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) using the EXOMIND™ device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment option that eases both movement and thinking problems in Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with no placebo group, so results may not be reliable. The treatment is experimental and may not provide lasting benefits.
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Conditions
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San Francisco Neurology and Sleep Center
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94108, United States
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