Spinal implant shows promise for Parkinson's patients who Can't walk
NCT ID NCT03526991
Summary
This small study tested whether spinal cord stimulation could help Parkinson's patients with freezing of gait—sudden episodes where they can't move their feet forward, even with medication. Researchers implanted devices in 10 patients to see if electrical stimulation to the upper spine could reduce these freezing episodes and improve walking. The goal was to find a new option for a symptom that doesn't respond well to current Parkinson's treatments.
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77005, United States
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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