Spinal zap may help Parkinson's patients take steps again
NCT ID NCT02381951
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord could improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease whose symptoms are not well controlled by medication. Five participants received a spinal cord stimulator, and researchers measured changes in walking ability and freezing episodes after two months. The goal was to see if this approach could ease movement problems when drugs alone are not enough.
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Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild
Paris, 75019, France
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