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The Effect of rTMS Over the SMA on Gait Performance in Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of high-frequency and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the supplementary motor area (SMA) on gait performance, especially gait initiation, in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Furthermore, the investigators will explore the impact of rTMS over the SMA on walking speed, functional mobility, and limits of stability in PD. It is hypothesized that rTMS over the SMA will improve gait performance in PD.
Official title: The Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Over the Supplementary Motor Area on Gait Performance in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 89 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
81
Start Date
2026-01-06
Completion Date
2027-04-30
Last Updated
2026-01-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
The repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) at different frequencies will deliver 10 sessions over 2 weeks. The participants will receive different stimulation protocols to the supplementary motor area while seated using a double-cone coil connected to a transcranial magnetic stimulator.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Sham
The sham transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) will deliver 10 sessions over 2 weeks. The participants will receive the sham stimulation protocol to the supplementary motor area while seated using a double-cone coil connected to a transcranial magnetic stimulator.
Locations (1)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong