rTMS for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's

rTMS to Improve Cognition in Parkinson's

Recruiting Phase 1 Phase 2 Interventional Study
Parkinson's Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
Ready to participate?

Review the details below, then apply to join this clinical trial.

At a Glance
Age
50 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
56 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Veterans with Parkinson's disease or similar conditions who have mild thinking problems. Participants will receive a non-invasive treatment called rTMS to see if it can improve their thinking abilities.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Increased intracranial pressureCongestive heart failureSevere depressionDementia

You may be able to join if

  • I am a Veteran seeking services at Hines VA Hospital or Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or atypical parkinsonism.
  • I have mild cognitive impairment.
  • I am at least 50 years old.
  • I can speak and read English.
  • I have stable medication without any changes.
  • I am expected to remain on stable medication for the duration of the trial.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have dementia.
  • I have had deep brain stimulation surgery.
  • I have severe depression.
  • I have a resting head tremor.
  • I have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
  • I have metal in my eyes or face.
  • I have congestive heart failure.
  • I have a history of claustrophobia.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

Think this trial could be right for you?

Answer three quick questions written from this study's own rules to see if you may qualify. No account needed to find out.

Check Your Eligibility
About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine safety, feasibility, and the behavioral and brain effects of a non-invasive treatment, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), for Veterans with Parkinson's disease or atypical parkinsonism and mild impairments in their thinking. The hypothesis is that rTMS can improve thinking for people with Parkinson's disease or atypical parkinsonism who are…
Trial Locations
Loading…

Loading trial locations…

Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans who seek services at Hines VA Hospital or Jesse Brown VA Medical Center * Diagnosis of PD or atypical parkinsonism as determined by a neurologist * Meet criteria for having mild cognitive impairment * Receiving stable (i.e., no changes in medication and medication dos…
Contacts

Sandra L Kletzel, PhD BA

(708) 202-5735

Sandra.Kletzel@va.gov

CONTACT

Alexandria N Umbarger, BS

(708) 998-8213

alexandria.umbarger@va.gov

CONTACT