Brain zaps may steady wobbly walk in ataxia patients
NCT ID NCT06420271
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining two types of non-invasive brain stimulation can improve balance and coordination in people with ataxia, a condition that affects movement. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with a confirmed ataxia diagnosis. Participants will receive a combination of transcranial alternating current stimulation and intermittent theta burst stimulation to the cerebellum, and their balance will be measured using standard rating scales.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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8 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of ataxia based on clinical assessment and/or neuroimaging findings. 2. Stable medication regimen for at least four weeks prior to the study. 3. Sufficient cognitive ability to understand and comply with study instructions. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of seizures. 2. Severe general impairment or concomitant diseases. 3. Intracranial metal implants. 4. Cardiac pacemaker. 5. Pregnancy status.
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Locations
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IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation
RECRUITINGRome, Lazio, 00179, Italy
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