Could a gentle brain zap help Parkinson's patients swallow safely?
NCT ID NCT07153692
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mild electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. 58 participants will receive either real or sham tDCS alongside standard swallowing therapy. Researchers will measure changes in swallowing function and brain activity using video X-rays and brain scans.
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 offer a non-drug way to improve swallowing safety and quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 people. The improvement may be modest, and the effects might not last long-term.
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Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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