Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Virtual Reality Task in Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parkinson's Disease with diagnosis previoulsy confirmed by a specialized doctor.
- Agreement to participate in the research by signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
- Wheelchair use
- Unable to complete the procedures due to any reported fatigue.
- Unable to complete the procedures due having to leave previously.
- Could not stand without any kind of help, such as a carrier or walking aids.
Sites / Locations
- School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities of the University of Sao Paulo
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
tDCS-active
tDCS-sham
tDCS-active will be performed over one session during the practice of VR games. The frequency of current applied will be 2mA. The stimulation intensity will be set at 100%, and the anodal electrode will be at the M1 area, and the cathodal electrode at the contralateral supraorbital area.
tDCS-sham will be performed over one session during the practice of VR games. The frequency of current applied will be 2mA. The stimulation intensity will be set at 100%, and the anodal electrode will be at the M1 area, and the cathodal electrode at the contralateral supraorbital area. For the TDCS-sham the same active procedure setting will be used, however, the current will be interrupted after 20 seconds. This configuration will ensure that the electrical stimulus is interrupted before generating considerable stimuli, while the other characteristics of the intervention will be maintained.