EEG Neurofeedback training in Parkinson’s Disease (MOVE-PD)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
MOVE-PD: Motor Outcome eValuation of EEG Neurofeedback in Parkinson’s Disease: a randomised, cross-over, repeated measures, single-blinded study, to compare the effects of EEG Neurofeedback training vs simulated EEG on movement initiation and execution in Parkinson’s Disease
IRAS ID
353796
Contact name
Robert Martyn Bracewell
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Bangor University
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN00047148
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 30 days
Research summary
This is a research project looking at whether electroencephalography (EEG) neurofeedback training is beneficial for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In particular, we want to know if it can help people with their movement, and what they think about the EEG neurofeedback treatment.
An Electroencephalogram (in short EEG) is a non-invasive method to measure electrical activity produced by the brain; small sensors placed on the scalp pick up the electrical signals produced by the brain; the signals are recorded and transmitted wirelessly to a computer which then provides individuals with real-time information about their brain activity.
Neurofeedback is a technique where a person learns to control their brain activity by seeing or hearing this real-time feedback of their brain waves, allowing them to consciously adjust their mental state to achieve a desired outcome, like increased focus or relaxation. This means essentially "training" the brain to function in a more optimal way by providing immediate feedback on its activity; it's like getting a live update on how your brain is performing and using that information to make adjustments.
We know that using this training technique (EEG neurofeedback) generally helps people adjust their brain waves so that they perform better in sports or dance. We also know that similar interventions helped people with PD and improved some of their motor symptoms.
Some of the symptoms of PD are referred to as ‘akinesia’ and ‘bradykinesia’, meaning a slowness in starting a movement and carrying it through. This study will help us understand if people who have PD can learn to adjust their brain activity, to help them in initiating and executing movement; we also hope to understand whether people prefer to have this training delivered at home.REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/YH/0183
Date of REC Opinion
2 Sep 2025
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion