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HF-rTMS Primed Balance Training on Corticomotor Excitability, Balance, and Gait in Parkinson's

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Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University

Conditions: Parkinson's Disease, Corticomotor Excitability, Balance Control, Gait Performance, Motor Symptoms

Interventions: high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, Sham rTMS

This study aims to investigate the effects of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with modified otago exercise program balance training intervention on motor cortex excitability, balance, and gait performance in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 40 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with idiopathic PD
* Aged between 40-80 years
* Stable on antiparkinsonian medication ( \> 3 months)
* H\&Y I-III
* Able to walk continuously for at least 10 minutes
* The ability to follow commands and instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurological diseases other than PD
* Severe musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary disorders
* MMSE \< 24
* Contraindications for TMS
* Have undergone or are scheduled to undergo neurological surgery during the study participation period