Brain stimulation for severe insomnia in Parkinson’s
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stimulating a specific brain area (the globus pallidus) can improve severe insomnia in people who also have Parkinson’s symptoms. You might be considered if your insomnia is very difficult to control and you meet the study’s brain, sleep, and travel requirements.
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Who can take part
- Be between 40 and 80 years old
- Have Parkinson’s-type symptoms for 7 to 20 years
- Have severe insomnia based on a questionnaire score
- Have no major memory problems (MMSE score must be 23 or higher)
- Not have had prior brain lesion surgery in those areas (pallidotomy or thalamotomy)
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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