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Parkinson's Disease: Overall Symptoms Improvement with Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS)

We are studying if Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) can improve various symptoms, including movement problems, thinking abilities, mood, fatigue, freezing while walking, voice quality, and issues with smell and taste.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Parkinson's Disease
2 months
Estimated time commitment
Male, Female, 40-90 years
May be eligible
Payment up to $400
May be offered
Survey, Office visit
May be required
 
This study is detailed for informational purposes only and may not be recruiting from the public.

This study is not recruiting.

Overview

What we are studying

We aim to evaluate Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) as an adjunct therapy for treating Parkinson's Disease (PD). This trial addresses overall symptoms and specific symptoms like motor function, freezing of gait episodes, cognitive function, mood symptoms, olfactory and gustative disorder, and voice quality in PD patients.


Why it is important


What we hope to accomplish

Principal Investigator

Felipe Fregni

Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

Public profile

Who can participate

• Aged between 40 and 90 years old. 


• Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease


• Taking stable medications for PD for at least 30 days.

What participants may be asked to do

Participants will be asked to complete 12 sessions, three days/week over four weeks, for about 40 to 50 minutes/day of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS).


Project activities may include:

  • Survey
  • Office visit

Estimated time commitment

2 months

What participants may get

25$ per visit

Location


Travel

  • Parking available

Travel and Parking Details

1575 Cambridge Street, 5th floor

Additional information

Study phase

Phase 1: This project studies the safety of a medication or treatment, usually on healthy volunteers. It examines the medication or treatment’s effects on the body and looks for side effects.


Participating institutions


Funding source

  • Industry
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