Spinal zap may help Parkinson's patients stuck in place

NCT ID NCT06630702

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a temporary spinal cord stimulator can help people with advanced Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait—a sudden inability to move their feet—that doesn't respond to medication. Five participants will receive the device, which delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, and researchers will measure changes in walking patterns and fall risk. The goal is to see if this approach can improve stability and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: spinal cord stimulation device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to help Parkinson's patients with freezing of gait walk more steadily and reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is temporary and not yet a standard treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FREEZING OF GAIT PARKINSON DISEASE SPINAL CORD STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
RECRUITING

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, 300, Taiwan

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