Trial reportMovement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society2026
Transcranial Pulse Stimulation Enhances Dexterity in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial.
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- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in tissue repair and regeneration.Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2026Review
- Antidepressant effect of transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) targeting neuropsychiatric disorders: a retrospective analysis.Psychological medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundUltrasound-based neuromodulation, capable of reaching deep brain areas with high precision, represents cutting-edge technology in non-invasive brain stimulation and is investigated as a novel treatment for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD).
objectivesTo evaluate the effects of repeated transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) applications on motor symptoms, brain structure, and functional activation in PD.
methodsIn this randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind, crossover clinical trial, 30 participants with mild PD underwent six sessions of both verum and sham TPS targeting the sensorimotor network. Comprehensive clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessments were administered at baseline, 1 day, and 1 month post-stimulation for both conditions.
resultsManual dexterity, measured via the coin rotation task, showed significantly larger improvement following verum compared with sham TPS (post-stimulation vs. baseline: P
conclusionsThese findings indicate that TPS produces behavioral, neurophysiological, and structural effects within the targeted sensorimotor network, and may represent a safe and effective adjunct to standard therapies in PD. © 2026 The Author(s). Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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