Effects of the Stimulation Site of tsMS With TMS on Functional Mobility in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
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Conditions studied: Parkinson's Disease (PD), Gait Disorders, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation
In brief
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of two different trans-spinal magnetic stimulation (tsMS) application sites, cervical versus thoracic, when combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), on functional mobility in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Participants diagnosed with PD will be randomized into two intervention groups (rTMS + cervical tsMS or rTMS + thoracic tsMS) and will undergo 10 treatment sessions. Outcomes will include functional mobility, gait speed, motor function, freeing of gait, balance, quality of life, global perceived improvement and adverse events. The study is expected to identify the most effective tsMS application site to enhance mobility and motor outcomes in PD, contributing to the optimization and standardization of tsMS protocols as an adjunct therapy.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07488026
- Run by
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2026-01-05
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-23
Who can join
Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may not qualify if…
- (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.
Where it is running
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco — Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil (enrolling)
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