HF-rTMS Primed Balance Training on Corticomotor Excitability, Balance, and Gait in Parkinson's

Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Parkinson's Disease, Corticomotor Excitability, Balance Control, Gait Performance, Motor Symptoms

In brief

This study aims to investigate the effects of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with modified otago exercise program balance training intervention on motor cortex excitability, balance, and gait performance in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07653256

Run by

Chung Shan Medical University

People needed

20

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2028-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-17

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with idiopathic PD
• Aged between 40-80 years
• Stable on antiparkinsonian medication ( > 3 months)
• H\&Y I-III
• Able to walk continuously for at least 10 minutes
• The ability to follow commands and instructions

You may not qualify if…

• Neurological diseases other than PD
• Severe musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary disorders
• MMSE < 24
• Contraindications for TMS
• Have undergone or are scheduled to undergo neurological surgery during the study participation period

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