Plain-English translation of NCT06993571 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a new type of brain stimulation called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to help reduce hand tremor in people with Parkinson's disease. The device works by sending mild electrical currents to your brain to help calm the abnormal activity that causes tremor. Researchers are using a special 'closed-loop' system that matches the stimulation to your body's own tremor rhythm in real time.
Many people with Parkinson's disease continue to have tremor even when taking standard medications. While surgery can help, it's invasive and carries risks. This trial exists to see if a safer, non-invasive brain stimulation approach could reduce tremor and offer a new option for patients who don't get enough relief from current treatments.
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You will receive brain stimulation sessions using the tACS device placed on your scalp. Some participants will receive active stimulation designed to match their tremor rhythm, others will receive active stimulation without the tremor-matching feature, and some will receive a sham (placebo) session so researchers can compare results. The study involves a small group of 10 participants and will help researchers understand whether this new approach can safely and effectively reduce tremor.
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