Could a gentle zap to the brain ease Parkinson's symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07534397

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve verbal fluency, thinking, and motor control in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants aged 50-90 with Parkinson's and a verbal fluency deficit will receive the stimulation. The goal is to see if this approach can help with everyday tasks like speaking and moving.

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-invasive, drug-free way to ease cognitive and motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) with no control group comparison yet. The effects may be small or not last, and tDCS may not work for everyone.

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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.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Callier Clinical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

    Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States

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