Low Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Parkinson's Disease

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Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease, Cognitive Impairment

In brief

Prospective trial of low frequency deep brain stimulation of the ventral subthalamic nucleus to improve cognitive performance in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. All study participants have undergone DBS implantation surgery as part of their routine care for motor manifestations of Parkinson's disease. In this study, a temporary low frequency period of stimulation will be applied to determine its effects on cognition.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03204526

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

15

Starts

2015-06-01

Expected to finish

2019-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Parkinson's disease, undergoing deep brain stimulation implantation as part of their routine management of motor symptoms.

Where it is running

• University of California, Davis — Sacramento, California, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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