Brain zaps may soothe Parkinson's pain, study finds
NCT ID NCT05537597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for musculoskeletal pain in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers aimed to see if stimulating a specific brain area could reduce pain and improve quality of life. 62 participants completed the trial, and the study also looked at how the treatment affects brain activity using EEG.
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Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China
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