Recording brain signals during deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s
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This study uses special recordings during deep brain stimulation surgery to better understand how movement gets easier in Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers improve how this therapy is used for advanced symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (not caused by another condition).
- You have advanced symptoms and are scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery.
- Your symptoms either improve meaningfully with levodopa (L-dopa) or you have tremor that does not respond enough to medication.
- Your Parkinson’s symptoms continue to be disabling even with best medical treatment.
- Your brain MRI before surgery shows no certain scar-like or vessel problems (like adhesions or major vascular issues).
- You can stay awake and cooperate during the procedure for up to 40 minutes.
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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