Brain zaps boost walking and thinking in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT07310238
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve thinking and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. 41 participants received either real or fake rTMS sessions over two weeks. The results showed that real rTMS improved cognitive function and the ability to walk while doing another task, with no serious side effects.
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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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41 people
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- Started
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Nov 2022
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. * Age 65 years or older. * Currently receiving dopaminergic therapy. * Ability to stand independently for at least 30 seconds. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to walk for 2 minutes without a walking aid. * Any contraindication to transcranial magnetic stimulation (e.g., metal implants in the head, history of seizures). * Musculoskeletal injury or structural abnormality that could affect mobility assessment. * Presence of another neurological disease.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep University
Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)
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