How DBS affects vision and freezing of gait in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects the way you see and move, and how that relates to freezing of gait (when your feet suddenly feel stuck). If you have Parkinson's disease, already have a DBS device, and experience freezing, this study may help researchers understand your symptoms better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have freezing of gait (a feeling that your feet are glued to the floor when trying to walk).
- You have already had deep brain stimulation surgery in a part of the brain called the subthalamic nucleus (STN) to treat Parkinson's disease.
- You do not have uncorrected vision or hearing problems.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have dementia or other brain issues that affect your thinking or walking.
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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