tDCS Plus Physical Therapy for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Parkinsonism, Parkinsonian Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy focused on measuring tDCS, transcranial direct current stimulation, falls, postural instability, wearing sensors, physical therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
probable PSP diagnosis ability to stand alone without support for at least 5 seconds ability to walk without aid for at least three meters
Exclusion Criteria:
dementia or behavioral alterations contraindications of stimulation
Sites / Locations
- Parkinson's disease Rehabilitation Centre - FERB ONLUS
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
physical therapy plus REAL tDCS
physical therapy plus SHAM tDCS
Patients will be undergo a rehabilitation treatment during hospitalization consisting in 60 minutes of physical rehabilitation for 4 weeks. Real Cerebellar tDCS will be applied for 10 days of time.
Patients will be undergo a rehabilitation treatment during hospitalization consisting in 60 minutes of physical rehabilitation for 4 weeks. Sham Cerebellar tDCS will be applied for 10 days of time.