Scientists zap brain regions to uncover walking secrets
NCT ID NCT02976298
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at how two brain areas—the cerebellum and the supplementary motor area—help us keep our balance when we start walking. Twenty healthy adults had their balance and walking measured before and after temporarily disrupting these brain regions with a non-invasive magnetic pulse. The goal was to better understand the brain's role in posture and movement, not to treat any disease.
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M.L.Welter
Paris, 75013, France
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