Spinal zap may help Parkinson's patients take steps again

NCT ID NCT02381951

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild

    Paris, 75019, France