Parkinson's Disease Trial, By Invitation
voxsanity.com.au · Eligibility summary from public government registries · 18 August 2026 · not medical advice
Who may and may not be able to join
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Who may be able to join
- People aged between 40 and 80 years old.
- People who have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease according to specific 2015 diagnostic guidelines, with the condition present for at least 3 years, and not at the most severe stage of the disease (Hoehn & Yahr stage below 4).
- People whose Parkinson's medications have remained at a stable dose for at least 2 weeks before the study begins, with no dose changes planned during the study.
- People who also experience Parkinson's-related pain that occurs at least 3 times per week, has been ongoing for at least 3 months, and rates at 3 or higher on a standard pain scale from 0 to 10.
- People who pass a safety screening questionnaire related to a brain stimulation procedure called TMS.
- People who pass a safety screening questionnaire related to MRI scans.
- People who provide written informed consent to participate.
Who may not be able to join
Each point below is a reason the trial team may not be able to accept someone. It is not a list of requirements to meet.
- People who have other conditions that affect nerve sensation, such as diabetes, herpes infection, stroke, or spinal cord disorders.
- People who have a serious depression or psychiatric condition alongside their Parkinson's diagnosis.
- People with severe cognitive impairment, defined as scoring 9 or below on a standard memory and thinking test called the MMSE.
- People who have structural brain lesions or a history of traumatic brain injury.
- People with serious disease affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, or other vital organs.
- People who are unable to have an MRI scan or receive TMS treatment due to reasons such as claustrophobia, having an implanted device like a pacemaker, a history of epilepsy, or other related safety concerns.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Assessment with the KPPS; Assessment with the MKPPS; Change in Pain Intensity Scores (VAS)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 20 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.