Traumatic Brain Injury study: Deep Brain Stimulation
Official title Long-term Brain Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) to Improve Motor Function
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07056348
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see how different settings of deep brain stimulation change motor skills, speech, and swallowing in patients who already have the device implanted.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have a deep brain stimulation device for a movement disorder and can perform movement, speech, and swallowing tasks.
- What's involved
- Participants will have their stimulation settings adjusted and then do several tests, such as moving their arm, gripping, moving their face, speaking, and swallowing, both with the device on and off.
- Time commitment
- The study involves multiple testing sessions, but the exact number and length of visits are not specified.
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 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Movement disorder patients ≥18 years of age and \< 80 years of age, who will be implanted with DBS for treatment of motor symptoms.
- Subject has provided written informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization, where applicable, prior...
You likely can't join if
- History of seizure disorders
- Vasovagal response history and loss of consciousness history
- Severe behavioral or cognitive problems that preclude participation in the study, in the opinion of the investigator would impact participation in...
- Any serious disease or disorder (e.g. cancer, severe cardiac or respiratory disease, neurological conditions other than current movement disorder) or...
- Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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?
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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 to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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