Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait
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This study tests a new type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeting a specific brain area to help people with Parkinson's disease who have severe freezing of gait that doesn't improve with medication. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce freezing episodes and improve walking.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 35 and 80 years old.
- You need a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease from a movement disorder specialist.
- Your main problem should be trouble walking and balance, not tremors.
- You must have severe freezing of gait, where your feet feel stuck, even when medication is working.
- You must not have dementia or serious memory problems.
- You cannot have certain other implanted devices (like a pacemaker) or non-MRI-safe metal in your head.
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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