Parkinson

This study investigates whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive technique that applies a mild electrical current to the scalp, can enhance implicit motor sequence learning—the ability to learn movement patterns without conscious effort—in people wit…

This small study tested a non-invasive device called Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in 14 people with Parkinson's disease. TPS uses sound wave pulses to stimulate the brain. Participants received 12 sessions over four weeks. Researchers checked if TPS safely improved moveme…

This trial tests whether a four-week home-based strengthening program can improve how calf muscles handle energy in people with Parkinson's disease. Using magnetic resonance spectroscopy, researchers will measure muscle metabolism before and after the program. The study includes …

This study tested whether adding a swallowing behavioral therapy to standard medical care helps Parkinson's patients who have trouble swallowing. 32 people took part. The goal was to improve swallowing safety and reduce choking risk.

This study looked at whether combining two types of exercises—Otago and Frenkel's—could help people with Parkinson's disease strengthen key muscles and improve balance. Forty participants aged 55 to 75 with mild to moderate Parkinson's took part. The exercises focused on muscles …

This study uses advanced brain imaging and non-invasive stimulation to understand how the brain changes in the early stages of Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare people with early Parkinson's (not yet on medication) to healthy volunteers of similar age and sex. The goa…

This study investigates whether Parkinson's disease patients who carry a mutation in the GBA gene are more likely to experience cognitive decline after deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Researchers will compare thinking and memory test results in 150 patients with and without…

This study compares three different ways to assess fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease: a machine-based balance test, a self-reported confidence questionnaire, and a functional balance exam. Researchers will track falls over six months in 40 participants with mild to mod…

This study looked at how the brain's emotional centers work in people with Parkinson's disease who had just received a deep brain stimulator implant. Researchers measured brain activity while patients listened to sounds or saw images with emotional meaning. The goal was to better…

This completed study at Rutgers University looked at how the brain and body communicate in 30 people with conditions like autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Participants performed natural movements like walking and pointing while their brain, heart, and motion signals we…