Can a zapping headband help people with rare brain diseases walk better?
NCT ID NCT07291687
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied while people walk, can improve motor skills like gait, speech, and eye movements. Twenty adults with progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or Parkinson's disease will receive both real and sham stimulation in a crossover design. The goal is to see if tDCS boosts the effects of walking practice.
What this could mean
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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 improve walking and movement in people with these brain conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 20 people. It may not show clear benefits, and any improvements might not last.
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Baycrest Academy of Health Sciences and Geriatric Research
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada