Plain-English translation of NCT07351032 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 research explores how the brain learns and transfers walking skills in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will test whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help your brain better adapt to and retain new walking patterns learned during treadmill training. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind skill transfer and potentially improve rehabilitation outcomes.
People with Parkinson's disease often struggle with walking and gait changes, and while split-belt treadmill training has shown promise in helping them adjust their walking patterns, scientists don't fully understand how the brain makes these changes stick or transfers them to everyday walking. This study aims to fill that knowledge gap and explore whether this brain stimulation technique could enhance the brain's learning ability during gait training.
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You will visit the lab three times over several days. During your first visit, researchers will assess your walking ability, ask you health questions, and use magnetic pulses to find the right spots on your brain for stimulation. On your second and third visits (at least 2 days apart), you'll walk on a regular ground for a few minutes, then adapt to a special split-belt treadmill where each side moves at different speeds. After receiving either real or sham (fake) brain stimulation to your brain, you'll train on the split-belt treadmill for 30 minutes, then repeat the walking tests. Throughout, researchers will measure your brain activity to see how it responds to the stimulation and training.
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