Spinal implant shows promise for Parkinson's mobility
NCT ID NCT04956770
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a spinal stimulation device to help people with advanced Parkinson's disease walk better and improve balance. Two participants received an implanted stimulator and underwent rehabilitation for 3 to 5 months. The goal was to see if the approach is safe and could improve leg muscle control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Targeted Epidural Spinal Stimulation (TESS) system
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to help people with advanced Parkinson's walk better and improve balance.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small feasibility study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply to others. The procedure involves surgery and implant risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHUV
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland
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