Spinal zap showdown: which pattern best helps Parkinson's patients walk?

NCT ID NCT07659405

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial compares four different spinal cord stimulation settings to see which one best improves walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Eleven participants who already have a spinal cord stimulator will try each setting in a random order. The study measures changes in gait, freezing episodes, and quality of life to find the most effective stimulation pattern.

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
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the best stimulation pattern to help people with Parkinson's walk more steadily and reduce falls.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage crossover trial with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Different stimulation settings may cause discomfort or fail to improve gait.

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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.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PD) SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aarhus University

Aarhus, 8000, Denmark

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