Spinal magnetic stimulation plus treadmill training shows promise for Parkinson's gait

NCT ID NCT05938673

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with treadmill walking, could improve gait problems in people with Parkinson's disease. 76 participants with moderate Parkinson's and walking difficulties received either real or sham stimulation during treadmill sessions. The goal was to see if the combination could boost walking speed and reduce fall risk more than treadmill training alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: repetitive transspinal magnetic stimulation (rTSMS)
What this could lead to: If effective, this combination therapy could offer a new, non-drug way to improve walking and reduce fall risk in Parkinson's patients.
What could go wrong: This is a single, completed trial with 76 participants. Results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients, and benefits might be small or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GAIT DISORDERS, NEUROLOGIC PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP

São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403000, Brazil

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