Brain zaps aim to unfreeze gait in new trial
NCT ID NCT05192759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can help people who experience freezing of gait—a sudden inability to start or continue walking. Forty participants will receive TBS while researchers measure how quickly and smoothly they can turn and walk. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment can improve movement and understand how it affects the brain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to reduce freezing episodes and improve mobility in people with gait problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is experimental and may not produce meaningful or lasting improvements.
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Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab Anhui Medical University
RECRUITINGHefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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