Brain recordings during DBS surgery for Parkinson's
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This study records brain activity during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease to better understand how the brain controls actions. It might help improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have Parkinson's disease (with tremor, stiffness, or slow movement)
- You are scheduled for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to the subthalamic nucleus
- Your symptoms improve noticeably when you take L-dopa (your 'on' times)
- You can stay awake and cooperate during a 30-minute part of the surgery
- You are not currently taking blood thinners (like warfarin or clopidogrel)
- You do not have significant memory or thinking problems (MoCA score 24 or higher)
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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