Clinical Trial

Effects of Cerebellar tACS-iTBS in Ataxia

Study acronym: EtABeta
Recruiting
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Summary
Ataxia refers to a group of neurological disorders characterized by impaired coordination and balance due to dysfunction in the cerebellum or its connections. Traditional therapeutic approaches for ataxia have shown limited efficacy, prompting researchers to explore alternative interventions. Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), and intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), have emerged as potential therapeutic options. The aim of this study is to investigate the combined effect of tACS-iTBS on balance functions in ataxia disorders.
Protocol Amendment History 5 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 5 times since 2024-05-17; most recent amendment 2026-02-12.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-09-04
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06420271
Lead Sponsor I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia
Conditions Ataxia
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-05-01
Primary Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-17