Sound waves target Parkinson's brain without surgery
NCT ID NCT04593875
Summary
This study tested whether gentle, focused ultrasound pulses could improve movement symptoms like tremors and stiffness in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers used MRI to guide the ultrasound to specific brain areas while measuring brain activity and movement performance. The goal was to explore a potential new treatment that doesn't require surgery or medication.
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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