Could magnetic pulses ease mysterious movement problems?
NCT ID NCT05829005
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can improve motor symptoms in people with functional neurological disorder (FND). Fifty-one adults with limb weakness received TMS over the motor cortex. The study aimed to see if symptoms improved and to explore how TMS might work. Results are still being analyzed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment for functional motor symptoms, offering a new option for symptom relief.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is still experimental and may not show clear benefit.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
London, London, se5 8af, United Kingdom
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