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New treatment option for PD - Parkinson's Disease
Official title Simplified, Scalable, 24-hour Adaptive DBS in Parkinson's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07398157
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to test a new way to treat Parkinson's disease (PD). Subjects will be implanted with deep brain stimulator (DBS) devices and electrodes placed under the scalp.
- 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 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 25-75.
- Diagnosis of idiopathic PD.
- Patient has undergone appropriate therapy with oral medications with inadequate relief as determined by a movement disorders neurologist (Dr...
- Patient has requested surgical intervention with deep brain stimulation for their disorder or previous enrollment in sponsored IDE (G220241) to use...
- Normal preoperative brain MRI.
You likely can't join if
- Coagulopathy, uncontrolled hypertension, heart disease, or other medical condition considered to place the patient at elevated risk for surgical...
- Patient meets criteria for a psychogenic movement disorder.
- Pregnancy: all women of childbearing potential will have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to undergoing their surgical procedure.
- Significant untreated depression (BDI-II score \>20) History of suicidal attempt or active suicidal ideation (Yes to #2-5 on C-SSRS).
- Any personality or mood symptoms that study personnel believe will interfere with study requirements.
- Patient who requires electroconvulsive therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or diathermy, implanted neurostimulators and...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 25-75.
- Diagnosis of idiopathic PD.
- Patient has undergone appropriate therapy with oral medications with inadequate relief as determined by a movement disorders neurologist (Dr. Bledsoe).
- Patient has requested surgical intervention with deep brain stimulation for their disorder or previous enrollment in sponsored IDE (G220241) to use Percept PC wired to subgaleal sensing, if patients have ongoing daytime...
- Normal preoperative brain MRI.
- Absence of significant cognitive impairment (score of 24 or greater on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
- Signed informed consent.
- Motor UPDRS-III off medication score 25 to 65 and a \>35% improvement with levodopa, predominant rigid/bradykinetic symptoms (ratio of off-medication UPDRS-III limb rigidity/bradykinesia scores to limb tremor scores of...
- Motor fluctuations despite optimized medical therapy with at least 2 hours per day of either "off" time, or "on" with dyskinesias.
- Ability to comply with study follow-up visits for brain recording, testing of closed-loop stimulation, and clinical assessment.
- Coagulopathy, uncontrolled hypertension, heart disease, or other medical condition considered to place the patient at elevated risk for surgical complications.
- Patient meets criteria for a psychogenic movement disorder.
- Pregnancy: all women of childbearing potential will have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to undergoing their surgical procedure.
- Significant untreated depression (BDI-II score \>20) History of suicidal attempt or active suicidal ideation (Yes to #2-5 on C-SSRS).
- Any personality or mood symptoms that study personnel believe will interfere with study requirements.
- Patient who requires electroconvulsive therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or diathermy, implanted neurostimulators and MR-incompatible metallic implants, previous craniotomy on the side of the...
- Patients who experience adverse effects that are undesirable and detrimental to the health of people from DBS or other similar neurostimulators
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Francisco, California, United States
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 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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