Zapping the brain to fight Parkinson's fog

NCT ID NCT03025334

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve cognitive problems in people with Parkinson's disease who have mild memory or thinking issues. About 36 participants will receive the stimulation while their brain activity and cognitive performance are measured. The goal is to see if targeting specific brain areas can restore normal communication between brain regions and boost mental function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease cognitive problems in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is experimental and may not improve thinking or memory.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Manitoba
RECRUITING

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0J9, Canada

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