How deep brain stimulation works for Parkinson's disease
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This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (a surgical treatment that uses implanted electrodes to help control movement) affects brain networks in people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to understand how the treatment works, which may help improve future care for Parkinson's patients.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (using standard medical criteria).
- You've had Parkinson's for more than 5 years.
- You are under 75 years old.
- Your Parkinson's symptoms improve by at least 30% when you take levodopa (a common Parkinson's medication).
- You are considered a good candidate for deep brain stimulation surgery (meaning no severe memory or thinking problems, no severe psychiatric conditions, and no other health issues that would make surgery unsafe).
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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