Sensory-specific Peripheral Stimulation for Tremor Management

Description

The purpose of this study is to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms of peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) in modulating supraspinal tremorogenic input to motoneurons. For this purpose, the investigators will use transcutaneous PES, high-density electromyography (HD-EMG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuromusculoskeletal modelling. This study will be carried out in both healthy participants and patients with essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson's disease (PD).

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms of peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) in modulating supraspinal tremorogenic input to motoneurons. For this purpose, the investigators will use transcutaneous PES, high-density electromyography (HD-EMG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuromusculoskeletal modelling. This study will be carried out in both healthy participants and patients with essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson's disease (PD).

Sensory-specific Peripheral Stimulation for Tremor Management

Sensory-specific Peripheral Stimulation for Tremor Management

Condition
Parkinson's Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    18 Years to 80 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    Yes

    Collaborators and Investigators

    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,

    Jose Pons, Ph.D, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Study Record Dates

    2025-12