Cerebellar deep brain stimulation for ataxia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stimulating a part of the brain called the cerebellum with a device can help improve balance and coordination in people with primary ataxia (a movement disorder you were born with or inherited). It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective over one year.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old
- Your ataxia is primary (not caused by a stroke, medication, or other illness)
- You have had a CT scan and MRI of your brain showing it's safe for the surgery
- You can give your own permission to be in the study
- You are able to attend all study visits and follow instructions over one year
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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