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.
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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
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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…
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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