Could a daily brain zap ease Parkinson's tremors from home?
NCT ID NCT07182058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive device called Sphere V3.0 that delivers gentle electrical pulses to the scalp to improve movement problems in Parkinson's disease. Thirty adults with Parkinson's will use the device at home for 13 minutes each weekday for 3 weeks, then be monitored for 3 more weeks. All assessments are done virtually via video calls, and everyone receives the active treatment—there is no placebo group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcranial electrical stimulation device (Sphere V3.0)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home way to ease movement problems like tremor and stiffness in Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 30 people and no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. The device may not provide lasting benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18-80 years with confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease * Hoehn \& Yahr stages 1-4 * Stable medication regimen for 4+ weeks prior to enrollment * Reliable internet access and telehealth capability * Ability to provide informed consent * Willingness to comply with treatment protocols and follow-up procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Metallic head/neck implants (excluding dental fillings) * Pregnancy or nursing status * Severe skin conditions at electrode placement sites * History of epilepsy or seizures (unless technology specifically indicated) * Recent stroke or traumatic brain injury (within 6 months) * Severe cognitive impairment preventing treatment understanding * Any neurological disorders contraindicating transcranial electrical stimulation * Current participation in other clinical trials * Inability to commit to full treatment and follow-up schedule
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Conditions
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Locations
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RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44124, United States
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