Brain stimulation study for Parkinson's tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to adjust deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. It focuses on people who still have at least mild tremor after their DBS device has been in place for three months or more, to see if targeting specific brain connections can help improve tremor control.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have Parkinson's disease and already have a DBS device in place (specifically in an area called the subthalamic nucleus)
- Your DBS was put in at least three months ago so the settings have been adjusted for your usual care
- You still have at least a mild resting tremor (score of 2 or higher on a standard Parkinson's tremor scale) in at least one arm or leg
- You had a head CT scan after the DBS surgery (with thin slices) that shows the lead position
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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