Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of rTMS on Corticomotor Excitability and Balance Performance in Parkinson's Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Chung Shan Medical University
Conditions:
Parkinson Disease
Motor Cortex
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study investigates the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor cortex excitability, balance, and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease. Additionally, it furt...
Detailed Description
The study investigates the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor cortex excitability, balance, and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease. Additionally, it furt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with primary Parkinson's disease
- Age: 40-85 years
- Hoehn and Yahr scale (H\&Y scale) : I-III
- Appropriate prescribed medication, and regular intake for more than 2 weeks
- Can walk more than 10m with or without the use of assistive devices
Exclusion
- Any other neurological presentation (Excluding PD)
- Any neurological surgery that would affect participation in this experiment
- Orthopedic pathology and Cardiovascular issues
- MMSE≦24
- Exercise used for treatment in the last three months
- Contraindications for transcranial magnetic stimulation (Presence of metal implants in the head and neck, a pacemaker in the chest, personal or family history of epilepsy, recent brain injury, currently taking antidepressant medication.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 16 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07195773
Start Date
December 16 2024
End Date
October 30 2025
Last Update
September 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Chung Shan Medical Unirversity
Taichung, Southern District, Taiwan, 40201