Effect of tDCS on freezing of gait
- Conditions
- Parkinson disease, Parkinson syndrome
- Registration Number
- JPRN-jRCTs032200173
- Lead Sponsor
- memura Atsushi
- Brief Summary
Analysis of the 30-second walking distance (primary endpoint), the 10m natural walking and 360 degree rotation test showed no effect of tDCS stimulation on gait. On the other hand, in the TUG test, only SMA stimulation showed a significant improvement in the required time and the number of steps compared to sham stimulation. The TUG test is highly related to daily life functions. SMA stimulation may improve daily walking function in Parkinson's disease patients with frozen gait.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
1. Male and female patient aged 20 or older.
2. Patients diagnosed with Parkinson disease or Parkinson syndrome who are admitted to Department of Neurosurgery or Neurology, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, for examination or treatment purpose.
3. Patients who suffer from freezing of gait.
4. Participants who have been given sufficient explanations to participate in this study and have given their full understanding and consent
1. Patients who use implantable medical or electronic devices such as deep brain stimulation, pacemakers and defibrillators
2. Patients who are judged by the investigator to have a psychiatric problem, such as unrelated clinically significant depression
3. Patients who have injuries or defects in the stimulated part of the skull
4. Patients who have a history of epilepsy or seizures
5. Patients who have a metal coil in the skull
6. Patients who the investigator judged to be inappropriate as subjects
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method