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Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Movement Disorders
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) (NIH)
- Enrolment
- 200 planned
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease; Essential Tremor; Dystonia
- Interventions
- Medtronic Activa Tremor Control System; Deep Brain Stimulation
- Ages
- adults, older adults
- Registry
- NCT01581580
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
From the registry
Background: \- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an approved surgery for certain movement disorders, like Parkinson's disease, that do not respond well to other treatments. DBS uses a battery-powered device called a neurostimulator (like a pacemaker) that is placed under the skin in the chest. It is used to stimulate the areas of the brain that affect movement. Stimulating these areas helps to block the nerve signals that cause abnormal movements. Researchers also want to record the brain function of people with movement disorders during the surgery. Objectives: * To study how DBS surgery affects Parkinson s disease, dystonia, and tremor. * To obtain information on brain and nerve cell function during DBS surgery. Eligibility: \- People at least 18 years of age who have movement disorders, like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Design: * Researchers will screen patients with physical and neurological exams to decide whether they can have the surgery. Patients will also have a medical history, blood tests, imaging studies, and other tests. Before the surgery,…
Primary outcomes
- physiology and efficacy of DBS surgery for movement disorders
History
Primary completion expected
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