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High Frequency Light, Sound, and Tactile Stimulation to Improve Motor and Cognitive Deficits in Parkinson's Disease

Exploring light, sound, and touch for Parkinson's symptoms.

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45-90 years
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Phase N/A

This study is investigating a new way to help people with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition that affects movement and brain function. In PD, brain waves called beta and gamma oscillations act differently, causing symptoms like tremors and slow movements. The researchers are testing a method called Gamma Entrainment Using Sensory Stimulation (GENUS), which uses light, sound, and touch to improve these brain waves. The study will include 40 people with mild PD. They will experience different types of sensory stimulation, which will be tracked by a special machine called an electroencephalogram (EEG) that reads brain activity. Participants will also wear a watch to monitor their movements and complete memory and mental health tests before and after the session.

  • The study involves one session of sensory stimulation.
  • Participants will be divided into two groups for different stimulation settings.
  • Researchers aim to ensure the method is safe and effective for PD patients.
Study details
    Parkinson Disease

NCT05268887

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

17 April 2026

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