Deep brain stimulation outcomes in Parkinson's disease
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This study looks at factors that predict how well deep brain stimulation (DBS) works for people with Parkinson's disease. If you are considering DBS, joining this research could help doctors better understand who benefits most from the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease based on standard criteria.
- You should be recommended for DBS because medications no longer control your symptoms well enough.
- Before medication, your movement should be significantly affected, with a score over 30 on a standard Parkinson's scale and a Hoehn and Yahr stage above 2.5.
- Your symptoms must improve by at least 33% after taking levodopa.
- You must be 75 years old or younger.
- You should not have serious psychiatric issues, cognitive problems, or other major illnesses that could affect surgery.
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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