New magnetic therapy aims to help Parkinson's patients walk better
NCT ID NCT07488026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if magnetic stimulation applied to the spine and brain can improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will receive 10 sessions of either neck or upper-back stimulation combined with brain stimulation. The goal is to find the best spot to stimulate to help with movement and quality of life.
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Study facts
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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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Jan 2026
- 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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Who can take part
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: (i) a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease confirmed by a neurologist; (ii) stable dopaminergic pharmacological treatment for at least three months; (iii) age 40 years or older; (iv) disease stage between 2.5 and 3 on the modified Hoehn and Yahr scale; (v) (v) gait impairment, defined as the occurrence of at least one freezing of gait episode per week. \- Exclusion Criteria: (i) other neurological disorders, orthostatic hypotension, vestibular, musculoskeletal, or visual impairments that could compromise performance on the proposed assessments; (ii) other osteomuscular conditions affecting the lower limbs that interfere with mobility and functional performance; (iii) a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score lower than 21 points; (iv) prior surgical procedures for Parkinson's disease; or (v) contraindications to magnetic stimulation techniques, including a history of seizures or the presence of metallic implants in the neck or spinal region.
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Locations
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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
RECRUITINGRecife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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