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

NCT ID NCT07534397

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

PARKINSON DISEASE (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Callier Clinical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States

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