Comparing two ways to stimulate the brain for Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods of deep brain stimulation (constant current vs constant voltage) for people with Parkinson's who already have the device placed but haven't turned it on yet. The goal is to see which method works better.
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Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease that is not caused by another condition
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have already had the deep brain stimulation surgery (electrodes placed), but the device has not been turned on yet
- You do not have a mental disorder or dementia
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- You do not have serious health problems like cancer, liver or kidney disease, epilepsy, or seizures
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