Brain stimulation frequencies for impulse control in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether stimulating specific parts of the brain's subthalamic nucleus at different frequencies can improve control over unwanted movements or impulses in people with Parkinson's disease. If you are planning to have DBS surgery, this trial may help find a better way to use the device.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- You are a candidate for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
- No serious complications after DBS surgery (like bleeding or infection)
- No significant psychiatric disorder or dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's) that affects thinking
- No vision or hearing problems that would interfere with cognitive tasks
- No history of conditions that could impair your thinking (e.g., stroke, brain injury)
Quick eligibility check
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