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NCT ID NCT07568067

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference stimulation (TIS) to see if it can improve motor and speech problems in people with Parkinson's disease or secondary Parkinson's syndrome. Sixty participants will receive either real TIS or a sham (fake) treatment for five days. Researchers will measure changes in movement, balance, and speech, and use brain scans to look for underlying changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS) device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to improve movement and speech in people with Parkinson's disease.

What could go wrong

This is an early, small trial (60 people) testing a new device. It may not show clear benefits, and individual results can vary. The sham group helps check for placebo effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease secondary Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China

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