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NCT06883266 Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Motor Function and Fatigue in PD

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NCT ID NCT06883266
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Sanford Health
Condition Parkinsons Disease (PD)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 64 participants
Start Date 2024-11-11
Primary Completion 2026-11-11

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)Sham (No Treatment)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 64 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-11.

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Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesize that multi-session anodal tDCS (atDCS) of the left primary motor cortex (M1) will induce long-lasting effects in improving motor function and reducing motor fatigue and fatigability in PD patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of PD with at least two of the four diagnostic criteria for PD (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability) * Must be able to consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with dementia (MOCA \< 21) * PD treatment using deep brain stimulation (DBS) * Diagnosis of psychosis * Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis * Diagnosis of stroke * Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * Diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jessica Keller, B.S.

✉ jessica.keller@sanfordhealth.org

📞 701-417-5781

Principal Investigator

Jau-Shin Lou, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Sanford Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06883266 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Parkinsons Disease (PD). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06883266 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06883266 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jessica.keller@sanfordhealth.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06883266 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Fargo, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06883266 clinical trial?

NCT06883266 is sponsored by Sanford Health. The principal investigator is Jau-Shin Lou, MD at Sanford Health. The trial plans to enroll 64 participants.

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