Parkinson's and Memory: The Effect of Brain Stimulatio

• Conditions: Parkinson's disease; Neurological - Parkinson's disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000489493
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Melbourne

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-04-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1.Have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
2.Those aged between 18 and 80 years of age
3.Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
4.Have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing
5.Speak and understand English fluently

Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing will be assessed informally by the researcher, Ms. Johanna Stephens. Participants will be asked if they need glasses/hearing aid or assistance.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Currently involved in any therapeutic trial
2.Previously experienced moderate or severe head injury/stroke/other neurological impairment
3.Had neurosurgery
4.Major medical illness (cardiovascular; diabetes requiring insulin; severe migraine)
5.Previous diagnosis of PTSD, personality disorder, schizophrenia and/or psychosis.
6.Anxiety disorder in the last 6 months
7.Significant psychiatric illness requiring hospitalisation
8.Major depression in the last 6 months
9.Dementia/hallucinations
10.Indication of excess alcohol abuse
11.Currently taking medications known to have a significant effect on CNS other than anti-PD medication
12.Diagnosis or special education for learning disability
13.History of epilepsy or seizure disorders
14.Metal implant in their head or body (including surgical implants, pace-makers, orthodontic braces).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified