Brain zaps and poles: new combo therapy for Parkinson's gait
NCT ID NCT07381907
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a mild, non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) to a supervised Nordic walking program improves walking speed and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either real or fake tDCS during 12 walking sessions over four weeks. The main goal is to see if the combination helps people walk faster and feel more stable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device and Nordic walking program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, low-risk way to help people with Parkinson's walk faster and feel steadier, reducing fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The sham group also gets the walking program, so the added benefit of tDCS may be small or absent. Results may not apply to all stages of Parkinson's.
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UEAFTO - Unidade de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional
RECRUITINGBelém, Pará, 66087-670, Brazil
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