New brain zapping technique shows promise for Parkinson's movement
NCT ID NCT07572903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) to see if it can improve motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either real stimulation targeting specific brain areas or a sham (fake) treatment. The goal is to measure changes in movement and safety after a single 30-minute session.
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Study facts
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- 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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96 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>= 40 years; 2. Meet the diagnostic criteria for primary Parkinson's disease (MDS Parkinson's Disease Diagnostic Criteria (2015 Edition)); 3. No medication adjustment in the 4 weeks before and during each stimulation; 4. MDS-UPDRS III score \>= 8 points, Hoehn-Yahr score 1-4 points Exclusion Criteria: 1. Focal brain injury or severe leukoencephalopathy (Fazekas grade 3 or above) on previous head MRI/CT scans; 2. Various secondary Parkinson's syndromes (vascular Parkinson's syndrome, drug-induced Parkinson's syndrome, etc.); 3. Severe craniocerebral trauma, cranial surgery or deep brain stimulation treatment; 4. Ferromagnetic implants in the body, such as cochlear implants, cardiac pacemakers, etc.; 5. A history of epilepsy, unexplained loss of consciousness, or taking anticonvulsant drugs for epileptic seizures; 6. Diagnosed with neuropsychiatric diseases other than Parkinson's disease; 7. A history of drug abuse or drug use; 8. Participated in any clinical trial in the past 3 months; 9. Pregnant/lactating women or subjects (including men) who plan to have children within 6 months; 10. Other situations that the researchers consider unsuitable for inclusion.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
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