Brain-computer interface for freezing of gait in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a brain-computer interface device to help people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait. The goal is to see if the device can reduce freezing episodes when medication isn't enough.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease and are a candidate for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
- You have freezing of gait that is disabling when your medication wears off, and it doesn't fully go away with levodopa.
- Your freezing of gait has been confirmed by both you and your doctor during clinic visits.
- You are able to give informed consent and follow the study procedures.
- You have not had a stroke, brain bleed, or brain mass before.
- You have not had brain surgery in the past.
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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