The investigators are studying if Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) can improve various symptoms, including movement problems, thinking abilities, mood, fatigue, freezing while walking, voice quality, and issues with smell and taste. Previous research suggests TPS might help in Alzheimer's disease and could be helpful for Parkinson's as well. Investigators will check if TPS is safe, practical, and if it makes a noticeable difference in these symptoms compared to before the treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) is a non invasive brain stimulation technology that applies repetitive single high-pressure ultrashort shockwave pulses within the ultrasound frequency range to stimulate the brain. Subjects will receive 12 TPS sessions conducted three times weekly, for about 40 to 50 minutes/day, over four consecutive weeks.
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS)
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) evaluates the motor function, non-motor symptoms (mentation, behavior, and mood), activities of daily living, and complications of therapy. Each item has 0-4 ratings: 0 (normal), 1 (slight), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), and 4 (severe). The total score can be up to 232.
Time frame: Baseline, post intervention (from enrollment to the end of intervention at 4 weeks), and follow up (after 4 weeks from the last day of intervention).)
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.