New brain zapping technique could ease Parkinson's symptoms without surgery
NCT ID NCT07625540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) for people with Parkinson's disease. The treatment targets a deep brain area involved in movement control. 32 participants will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for five days. The goal is to see if it safely improves both motor (like tremor and stiffness) and non-motor symptoms (like mood and thinking).
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) - a non-invasive brain stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to ease both movement and non-movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease, potentially reducing reliance on medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early exploratory trial with only 32 people, so results may not apply widely. The stimulation is short-term (5 days), so any benefits might be temporary or not appear at all.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 32 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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50 to 85 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: * Aged 50-85 years, male or female. * Diagnosed with "clinically established" or "clinically probable" Parkinson's disease according to the 2015 MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson's Disease. * Hoehn-Yahr stage ≥ 2, and judged by the investigator to be able to cooperate in completing scale-based assessments and MRI examinations. * Stable regimen of anti-Parkinsonian medication for at least 4 weeks before enrollment, and agreement to maintain a stable regimen during the main study phase unless medically necessary to change. * Written informed consent signed by the study participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-primary Parkinson's disease or other parkinsonism / atypical parkinsonism. * Previous receipt of invasive neuromodulation therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) or other intracranial implantation/stereotactic brain surgery. * Presence of contraindications or high-risk conditions for transcranial electrical stimulation (e.g., incompatible metal implants/implantable electrical stimulation devices, etc.), or judged by the investigator as unsuitable to receive transcranial electrical stimulation. * Receipt of non-invasive neuromodulation interventions such as transcranial magnetic stimulation or transcranial electrical stimulation within the past six months. * Presence of contraindications to MRI or inability to tolerate MRI examination. * Significant cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric symptoms that prevent completion of assessments or result in poor compliance. * New initiation or dose adjustment of medications or treatments that significantly affect sleep architecture/consciousness status within the past 4 weeks. * History of epilepsy. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Any other condition judged by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai General Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200080, China
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