Brain imaging study of freezing of gait after deep brain stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial is for people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait (feeling like your feet are stuck to the floor) and are already scheduled to have deep brain stimulation surgery. The study will use MRI brain scans to understand how the surgery helps improve walking.
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Who can take part
- You are over 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease using standard criteria.
- You have had episodes of freezing of gait (feet feeling stuck) in the past month.
- You have been selected by your doctor to undergo deep brain stimulation surgery on the subthalamic nucleus.
- You are able to walk without help or a walking aid even when your Parkinson's symptoms are at their worst.
- You can safely have an MRI scan (no metal implants or other reasons that would make it unsafe).
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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