Scalp magnet reduces movement stiffness

Trial ID
NCT06840678
Official Title
Patogénesis Cortical De La Enfermedad De Parkinson: Efectos Corticales Y Corticoestriatales De La Estimulación Transcraneal Por Campo Magnético Estático En Pacientes Con Enfermedad De Parkinson
Goal
Scalp magnet reduces movement stiffness
Phase
PHASE1
Status
RECRUITING
Sponsor
Fundación de investigación HM
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20 participants
Conditions
Parkinson's Disease
Interventions
Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS) of the supplementary motor area

Plain-Language Summary

They're testing whether applying a static magnetic field to the supplementary motor area can change abnormal cortical and cortico-striatal activity that contributes to Parkinson's motor problems, as a first step toward a safe, noninvasive way to modulate those brain circuits. The approach is transcranial static magnetic field stimulation, a magnet placed over the SMA that can reduce or shift cortical excitability and network activity without inducing electrical currents like TMS, and it is being tested as an add-on to usual dopaminergic treatment rather than a replacement. Adults 18 to 80 with idiopathic Parkinson's who show a good response to dopaminergic meds (over 30% improvement on MDS-UPDRS-III) are eligible; people with MRI-incompatible implants, levodopa-induced dyskinesias, or major neuropsychiatric disorders are excluded.

Locations

  • HM CINAC, Hospital Universitario HM Puerta del Sur, HM Hospitales, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this trial testing?
This trial is studying Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS) of the supplementary motor area. They're testing whether applying a static magnetic field to the supplementary motor area can change abnormal cortical and cortico-striatal activity that contributes to Parkinson's motor problems, as a first step toward a safe, noninvasive way to modulate those brain circuits. The approach is transcranial static magnetic field stimulation, a magnet placed over the SMA that can reduce or shift cortical excitability and network activity without inducing electrical currents like TMS, and it is being tested as an add-on to usual dopaminergic treatment rather than a replacement. Adults 18 to 80 with idiopathic Parkinson's who show a good response to dopaminergic meds (over 30% improvement on MDS-UPDRS-III) are eligible; people with MRI-incompatible implants, levodopa-induced dyskinesias, or major neuropsychiatric disorders are excluded.
Who can participate?
Participants must be between 18 Years and 80 Years.
Where is this trial located?
This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
How long does the trial last?
This Phase 1 trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years and 11 months.

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