Scientists probe brain and balance to unlock Parkinson's freezing mystery
NCT ID NCT06506058
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.
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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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University of Minnesota, Movement Disorders Lab
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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