Spinal zaps could help Parkinson's patients walk better
NCT ID NCT06804642
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. The device is placed on the skin, so no surgery is needed. Twenty adults with Parkinson's who can walk at least 10 meters will participate in training sessions over several weeks. The goal is to see if this stimulation can help overcome walking problems that don't respond well to standard treatments.
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Active substance
non-invasive spinal cord stimulation (transcutaneous electrical stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-surgical way to improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) testing a device, not a drug. It may not lead to a proven treatment, and results may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's.
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Frazier Rehab Institute
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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