Smart tuning of brain stimulation for better walking
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to adjust deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings to improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have DBS and can walk with stimulation off, this trial may help fine-tune your treatment to improve your gait.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- You have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device in a part of the brain called the STN or GP.
- It has been at least 3 months since your DBS leads were implanted.
- You are able to walk with your medication and stimulation turned off, even with help or a walker.
- Your walking problems are mainly due to Parkinson's, not another condition.
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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