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Compares treatment options for Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Official title Constant Current Versus Constant Voltage Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06742450
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To compare the efficacy, programming burden, power consumption, and physicians' and patients' satisfaction between current mode and voltage mode of deep brain stimulation in each period one year after surgery.
- Time commitment: about 12 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease
- Aged 18 to 75, no limited sex
- After bilateral STN-DBS, yet not powered on
You likely can't join if
- Mental disorders or dementia
- Pregnant, lactating women or women who are unable to take effective measures to prevent pregnancy
- Serious health conditions, such as tumors, liver or kidney diseases, etc.
- Epilepsy or other seizure disorders
- Patients with severely deviated electrode placement
- Patients who were unable to voluntarily sign an informed consent form
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease
- Aged 18 to 75, no limited sex
- After bilateral STN-DBS, yet not powered on
- Mental disorders or dementia
- Pregnant, lactating women or women who are unable to take effective measures to prevent pregnancy
- Serious health conditions, such as tumors, liver or kidney diseases, etc.
- Epilepsy or other seizure disorders
- Patients with severely deviated electrode placement
- Patients who were unable to voluntarily sign an informed consent form
- Patients who did not agree to cooperate with follow-up
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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