Brain pacemaker surgery for Parkinson’s on one side
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a one-sided deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery approach for people with Parkinson’s disease. If you respond well to a levodopa medicine test, you may be a candidate and the team will follow you over time to see how well this helps your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease that fits standard “idiopathic” criteria
- You are older than 18
- Your levodopa “challenge test” shows you respond well (over 24% improvement)
- Your Parkinson’s stage is mild to moderate (Hoehn-Yahr stage 2 to 4) while taking your usual meds
- You can agree to join by signing informed consent
- You do not have conditions that could affect surgery safety or follow-up testing (like prior stroke or certain brain scan changes)
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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