Testing different stimulation patterns in Parkinson’s, tremor, and MS
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This study tests whether changing the “stimulation pattern” in a deep brain stimulator can improve how well symptoms are controlled. If you are already getting (or replacing) a deep brain stimulator, this may help fine-tune the settings for you.
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Who can take part
- You have Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, or multiple sclerosis
- You are scheduled for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery soon, or an IPG (battery/control) replacement
- Your condition is medically stable right now (not rapidly changing)
- You can read or understand the study and sign consent
- You can do the required movement (motor) tasks during testing
- You can safely pause certain tremor/Parkinson’s medicines if the study asks
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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