Spinal zaps could help Parkinson's patients walk better

NCT ID NCT06804642

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Louisville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

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

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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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.

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Frazier Rehab Institute
RECRUITING

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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