Study tests new stimulation settings for advanced Parkinson’s
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This study looks at whether changing how deep brain stimulation (DBS) pulses are delivered can improve symptoms in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. You may be eligible if you already have a specific Boston Scientific DBS device and have had it implanted for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (not caused by another condition)
- Already have a Boston Scientific Vercise DBS system implanted for at least 3 months
- Have had standard DBS surgery with both sides targeting the “dorsal subthalamic” area in the brain
- Can take part in English-only cognitive testing and understand the study
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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