iTBS Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's

Superior Parietal iTBS for PD-MCI

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 50 to 85 who have mild cognitive impairment due to Parkinson's disease. Participants will receive a type of brain stimulation treatment to see if it helps their condition.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 50 and 85 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
  • I have mild cognitive impairment related to my Parkinson's disease.
  • I have been stable on my Parkinson's disease medications for the last 30 days.
  • I have a caregiver who can help keep track of my daily functioning.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have claustrophobia or cannot lie flat for a long time.
  • I have things in my body that could interfere with the treatment, like a pacemaker.
  • I have a history of conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
  • I have a history of significant health issues that could affect my thinking.
  • I have a history of seizures.

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.

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About This Trial

The goal of this study is to determine the whether a short-term, high-dose form of non-invasive brain stimulation (intermittent theta burst stimulation; iTBS) is a promising and safe treatment for mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD-MCI).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 50-85 years of age * Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease based on UK Brain Bank diagnostic criteria * Parkinson's disease with mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI) diagnosis per Movement Disorders Society Task Force Level II Diagnostic Criteria4 (i.e., scores ≥1.5 standard deviatio…
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