Brain zaps for Parkinson's: tiny trial tests implanted electrodes
NCT ID NCT06919822
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early trial tests whether a surgically implanted device that stimulates a specific brain network (called SCAN) can improve movement problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Three adults with Parkinson's will receive the implant and be followed for 12 months. The study is very small and open-label, so it is mainly checking safety and whether the approach is worth studying further.
What this could mean
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Active substance
epidural brain stimulation device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny trial with only 3 people. It is open-label (no placebo), so results may not be reliable. Surgery and brain stimulation carry risks like infection or side effects.
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Conditions
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
RECRUITINGFuzhou, Fujian, 350005, China
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