Correlation of STN-DBS Induced Visuospatial Changes and Freezing of Gait

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Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Visuospatial/Perceptual Abilities

In brief

The purpose of this research is to determine how deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease affects attention and visuospatial function. Additionally, this study will evaluate how deficits in visual attention are associated with freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson's disease. There is currently no reliable treatment for FOG and little is understood about the underlying reason this occurs. Some recent research has found that stimulating the right side of the brain seems to improve FOG. The right side of the brain is also paramount for visual attention, which is why investigators are conducting this study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06994728

Run by

Medical University of South Carolina

People needed

12

Starts

2025-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-29

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Subjects above 18 years of age
• Subjects with freezing of gait
• Subjects with bilateral STN-DBS surgery as part of their clinical care for Parkinson's disease

You may not qualify if…

• Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments, as indicated by self-report
• Individuals who are pregnant or expect to become pregnant during the course of the study
• Individuals with dementia or relevant brain lesions impacting cognition or gait

Where it is running

• Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (enrolling)

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