Study Summary: This research is exploring a treatment for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) who have impulse control disorders (ICDs). Impulse control disorders make it hard to resist urges that can be harmful, like gambling or binge eating. The study uses a technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (*rTMS*), which involves using magnetic pulses on the brain. These pulses are focused on a part of the brain called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (*dlPFC*), which helps control behavior and decision-making.
Participants will go through two sessions of *rTMS*: one with real magnetic pulses (*active rTMS*) and one with pretend pulses (*sham rTMS*). Both sessions take about 1 to 1.5 hours and are spaced 1-2 weeks apart. After each session, participants will complete tasks and questionnaires about their thinking and behavior.
Key Points:
- Study includes two sessions of 1-1.5 hours each.
- Participants need a confirmed diagnosis of PD and ability to consent.
- Excludes those with certain medical histories, such as seizures or brain injuries.
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