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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Musculoskeletal Pain Parkinson disease

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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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