Testing DBS settings for walking and balance in Parkinson’s
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This early-phase study looks at whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve posture, walking, and balance in people with Parkinson’s disease. If you already have DBS in place, the trial uses computer-based planning to try different DBS directions and settings to see what helps you most.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)
- You have DBS in both sides of your brain (bilateral DBS)
- Your DBS electrodes use a directional system (not the basic type)
- You had a special MRI scan before your DBS surgery (at least 7 Tesla, with diffusion imaging)
- You had a head CT after your DBS surgery (with scans cut at least 1 mm thick)
- It has been at least 3 months since your DBS was first turned on
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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