NCT06350617

Brief Summary

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of protocols of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy based on the functional reserve of each patient with Parkinson's disease, compared to conventional high-frequency rTMS therapy on bilateral primary motor cortex (M1). Investigators hypothesized that the functional reserve of each patient with Parkinson's disease will be different, and therefore an appropriate simulating target for rTMS therapy is needed. In addition, this approach could be more effective compared to conventional protocols applied to patient with Parkinson's disease regardless of their severity, predicted mechanism of motor function recovery, or functional reserves.

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
5mo left

Started Feb 2024

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress85%
Feb 2024Sep 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 20, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 27, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 5, 2024

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 30, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2026

Last Updated

April 28, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2.6 years

First QC Date

February 27, 2024

Last Update Submit

April 23, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Parkinson's DiseaserTMSFunctional reserve

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Differences of Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    Measurement for gait function.

    From baseline T0 to Post-intervention T2 (4 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (27)

  • Differences of Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    From baseline T0 to During-intervention T1 (2 weeks)

  • Differences of Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    From baseline T0 to Follow-up T3 (2 months)

  • Differences of Timed Up and Go Test-Cognitive (TUG-Cog)

    From baseline T0 to During-intervention T1 (2 weeks)

  • Differences of Timed Up and Go Test-Cognitive (TUG-Cog)

    From baseline T0 to Post-intervention T2 (4 weeks)

  • Differences of Timed Up and Go Test-Cognitive (TUG-Cog)

    From baseline T0 to Follow-up T3 (2 months)

  • +22 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Ipsilateral High-Frequency

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients with motor priority confirmed by TUG and TUG-Cog tests. High-frequency (HF) rTMS over more affected primary motor cortex (M1) of lower extremity will be applied.

Device: High-Frequency, ipsilateral M1

Bilateral High-Frequency1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients with motor priority confirmed by TUG and TUG-Cog tests. High-frequency (HF) rTMS over bilateral M1 of lower extremities will be applied.

Device: High-Frequency, bilateral M1

DLPFC High-Frequency

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients with cognitive priority confirmed by TUG and TUG-Cog tests. High-frequency (HF) rTMS over Lt. dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) will be applied.

Device: High-Frequency, Lt. DLPFC

Bilateral High-Frequency2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients with cognitive priority confirmed by TUG and TUG-Cog tests. High-frequency (HF) rTMS over bilateral M1 of lower extremities will be applied.

Device: High-Frequency, bilateral M1

Interventions

rTMS intervention: 20 sessions of 10-Hz rTMS at 90% resting motor threshold (RMT), 50 pulses per session with a 25-second interval between sessions, totaling 1,000 pulses. rTMS target: ipsilateral primary motor cortex of lower extremity. Total rTMS sessions: once a day, 5 days per 2 weeks, for 4 weeks, totaling 10 sessions. Additional treatment: Treadmill gait training after the intervention, as well as the routine pharmacotherapy based on the guidelines for management of patients with Parkinson's disease.

Ipsilateral High-Frequency

rTMS intervention: 20 sessions of 10-Hz rTMS at 90% resting motor threshold (RMT), 50 pulses per session with a 25-second interval between sessions, totaling 1,000 pulses. rTMS target: bilateral primary motor cortex of lower extremity. Total rTMS sessions: once a day, 5 days per 2 weeks, for 4 weeks, totaling 10 sessions. Additional treatment: Treadmill gait training after the intervention, as well as the routine pharmacotherapy based on the guidelines for management of patients with Parkinson's disease.

Bilateral High-Frequency1

rTMS intervention: 20 sessions of 10-Hz rTMS at 90% resting motor threshold (RMT), 50 pulses per session with a 25-second interval between sessions, totaling 1,000 pulses. rTMS target: Lt. DLPFC Total rTMS sessions: once a day, 5 days per 2 weeks, for 4 weeks, totaling 10 sessions. Additional treatment: Treadmill gait training after the intervention, as well as the routine pharmacotherapy based on the guidelines for management of patients with Parkinson's disease.

DLPFC High-Frequency

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • patients with Parkinson's disease, diagnosed by the United Kingdom (UK) Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Diagnostic Criteria,
  • Modified Hoehn and Yahr (H\&Y) scale, stage 2\~4,
  • patients who can walk on flat surfaces without the need for a gait aid,
  • aged ≥50 years old,
  • patients willing to sign the informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • those with contraindications to rTMS, such as epilepsy, implanted metal objects in the head, or a history of craniotomy,
  • those with cognitive impairment, confirmed through the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test as follows: \< 7 points: Illiterate \< 13 points: Education duration 0.5-3 years \< 16 points: Education duration 4-6 years \< 19 points: Education duration 7-9 years \< 20 points: Education duration 10 years or more
  • those with coexisting neurological conditions, such as spinal cord injury or Stroke,
  • those with major psychiatric disorders, such as major depression, schizophrenia, or dementia,
  • those with severe on-off phenomena or severe dyskinesia, deemed by the investigators to render participation in the study inappropriate.
  • those having contraindications to conduct an MRI study,
  • those who are pregnant or lactating,
  • patients who have refused to participate in this study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, 06351, South Korea

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Yun SJ, Lee HS, Kim DH, Im S, Yoo YJ, Kim NY, Lee J, Kim D, Park HY, Yoon MJ, Kim YS, Chang WH, Seo HG. Efficacy of personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation based on functional reserve to enhance ambulatory function in patients with Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2024 Aug 16;25(1):543. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08385-2.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson DiseaseParkinsonian Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Basal Ganglia DiseasesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesMovement DisordersSynucleinopathiesNeurodegenerative Diseases

Study Officials

  • Won Hyuk Chang, PhD

    Samsung Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
The participants, assessors, and investigators will be blinded, not be aware of the group allocation. Statistical analysis will also be conducted by data analysts without awareness of the group allocation. Only clinicians applying rTMS intervention will not be blinded, as they will apply rTMS over different stimulation sites based on the protocols. Blinding will be continued until the end of the study, including data analysis.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: prospective, single-blind with blind observer, parallel-group design, multi-center, randomized controlled clinical trial
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 27, 2024

First Posted

April 5, 2024

Study Start

February 20, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 30, 2026

Last Updated

April 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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