Spinal zap trial aims to get Parkinson's patients back on their feet

NCT ID NCT02381951

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This small study tested whether spinal cord stimulation can 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 two months later. The goal was to see if this technique, already used for pain, could offer a new option for movement problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild

    Paris, 75019, France

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