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New treatment option for Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic
Official title The Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation on Speech and Swallow Function in Parkinson Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07026734
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Nearly one-million people in North America are now living with Parkinson's disease (PD), and that number is projected to rise to nearly 1.2 million by 2030. With advancements in neuromodulatory technologies, increasingly more of these individuals elect to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in order to control symptoms of the disease, including refractory tremor, medication-induced dyskinesias, and PD-associated dystonia.
- 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 45 to 85
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of idiopathic (non-genetic/familial) PD made by fellowship-trained neurologist by applying strict UK brain bank criteria
- Hoehn \& Yahr staging I - IV
- Approved for DBS surgery to either STN or GPi, with NO existing DBS electrodes.
- Mild or moderate voice / swallow problems
You likely can't join if
- Neurological disorder(s) other than PD (including essential tremor) Severe neuropsychological dysfunction, unstable psychiatric disease at the...
- Head, neck, or lung cancer (except minor squamous cell skin cancers)
- Structural, functional, or neurologic voice disorder unrelated to PD
- Chronic refractory cough
- Bleeding disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gainesville, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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