Deep brain stimulation surgery for movement disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether deep brain stimulation surgery can help people with certain movement problems, chosen by a specialized team. You may be considered if medicines (or other treatments) aren’t controlling your symptoms well enough or if the condition causes major disability.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older.
- Be able and willing to give informed consent for the research.
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, primary dystonia, or essential tremor.
- Your condition must not be well controlled with medications, or it must cause significant functional disability.
- A movement-disorders team will decide—using their conference and review—if deep brain stimulation is appropriate for you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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