Scientists probe brain and balance to unlock Parkinson's freezing mystery

NCT ID NCT06506058

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates why people with Parkinson's disease sometimes freeze while walking or turning. Researchers will use gentle electrical stimulation to the balance system and brain wave recordings to understand the signals involved. The goal is to find biological markers that could lead to better treatments, like brain stimulation, to prevent freezing and reduce fall risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS) and electroencephalography (EEG) recordings
What this could lead to: If successful, this research could identify brain and balance signals linked to freezing episodes, guiding the development of new treatments like brain stimulation to reduce falls.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand the problem, not test a cure, so direct patient benefits are not expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Minnesota, Movement Disorders Lab
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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