Clinical trial for Movement Disorders (Incl Parkinsonism)
Official title Stimulating Specific Brain Areas (VOP/VIM) With Electricity to Improve Movement and Muscle Control
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07056361
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding temporary brain stimulation during surgery improves movement and speech in people with movement disorders.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson’s, tremor, stroke, or other movement problems.
- What's involved
- You will have a small temporary electrode placed on your brain during surgery. The team will turn it on and off while you move, and they will record the brain’s responses. You will also have the normal deep brain stimulation surgery.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts only the day of your surgery, with no extra visits needed afterward.
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
- Essential tremor patients who are scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation surgery at UPMC Presbyterian with asymmetric essential tremor symptoms...
- Parkinson's Disease patients who are scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation surgery at UPMC Presbyterian with a history of Parkinson's Disease...
You likely can't join if
- Patients will be excluded from the study if there is any seizure history, to avoid the increased epileptogenic risk of intraoperative stimulation.
- Patients with significant bilateral tremor that precludes completion of motor tasks.
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 75 years. 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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