Brain pacemaker study for freezing of gait in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how a special brain pacemaker (called the Medtronic Percept device) affects walking problems like freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's. It aims to help understand and improve treatment.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease
- Age between 21 and 75
- Able to walk without a cane or walker for about 50 meters
- Have a Medtronic Percept device already implanted
- At least 3 months since the device was first turned on
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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