Cortical-Basal Ganglia Speech Networks

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Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia

In brief

In this research study the researchers want to learn more about brain activity related to speech perception and production.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04286308

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

80

Starts

2020-10-01

Expected to finish

2027-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Subjects scheduled for DBS implantation, as determined by the clinical multidisciplinary movement disorders board with definitive diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or dystonia.
• Subjects able to provide informed consent and comply with task instructions.
• Subjects 18-85 years old

You may not qualify if…

• Subjects with reported hearing loss.
• Non-English-speaking subjects

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)

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