Zapping the brain to fight Parkinson's pain: new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT05537597

First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it can safely reduce musculoskeletal pain in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers used EEG to measure brain activity changes linked to pain relief. The goal was to find a new way to improve quality of life for patients living with chronic pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China

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