Imaging Core Aim 2, and Udall Project 2 Aim 2
Recruiting · Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Study care at no cost to you
For your time and travel
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Most need no insurance or papers
Legal status usually isn't required; we'll tell you each study's requirements
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Your choice
Voluntary — you can stop anytime
What is this study?
More than one million people in the United States have Parkinson's disease (PD) and the prevalence is expected to double by 2040. Over 60% of these individuals will develop debilitating postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD), including freezing of gait (FOG).
It is , overseen by an independent and licensed medical staff.
Read the full clinical description
More than one million people in the United States have Parkinson's disease (PD) and the prevalence is expected to double by 2040. Over 60% of these individuals will develop debilitating postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD), including freezing of gait (FOG). With disease progression, axial motor symptoms typically become resistant to dopamine replacement therapies (e.g. levodopa) and a primary source of disability and morbidity. While subthalamic (STN) and globus pallidus internus (GPi) deep brain stimulation (DBS) using standard locations and stimulation parameters can be highly effective for the treatment of the cardinalmotorsymptomsof PD, both treatments often fail to control levodopa-resistant motor features of PD such as PIGD. DBS can also impair cognitive function which further exacerbates PIGD, particularly when the task requires attentional resources. Thus, despite considerable improvements in appendicular bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor with conventional DBS, the disease can continue to be dominated by PIGD, leading to increased falls, decreased mobility, and increased rate of hospitalization and morbidity. This is why one of the top NINDS priorities for clinical research in PD is the development of novel therapeutic approaches, such as DBS targeting, to treat levodopa-resistant motor symptoms. This study will provide crucial information to elucidate the functional properties of the networks involved in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) treatment. By refining our understanding of the neural networks involved in stimulation of DBS targets, we will improve our ability to program patients to enhance their clinical outcomes and minimize side effects.
Are you a good fit?
Simplified highlights. The study team always confirms the full details with you.
- ✓Adults roughly 21–any age
- ✓Have Parkinson's disease
- !Not for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding
What to expect, step by step
- 1
Usually a few weeks
The study team checks whether the study is a good fit for you, with a visit and sometimes lab tests. You can ask any questions before deciding.
- 2
Treatment
If you join and choose to continue, you receive the study treatment and are watched closely by medical staff.
- 3
Follow-up
After treatment, the team checks on your health and confirms the visit schedule with you. You can leave the study at any point.
Has this treatment been tested before?
The study team can share what safety testing has been done so far.
What you need to know before you apply
What is this study testing?+
More than one million people in the United States have Parkinson's disease (PD) and the prevalence is expected to double by 2040. Over 60% of these individuals will develop debilitating postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD), including freezing of gait (FOG).
Is it safe? Who makes sure of that?+
This is a research study. Every study is reviewed and monitored by an independent ethics board (called an IRB) whose job is to protect participants, and care is overseen by licensed medical staff. You'll be told the known risks before you agree to anything, and you can stop at any time.
Will I get a placebo instead of the real treatment?+
Some studies compare a treatment against a placebo (an inactive version), and some don't. If this one does, the study team will explain your chances of receiving the active treatment before you decide. Nothing is hidden from you.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications?+
It depends on the study. Some let you stay on your current medications and some ask you to adjust them. Never stop a medication on your own — the study team will review everything with you first.
Does it cost anything? Will I be paid?+
Study-related care is provided at no cost to you. Some studies also pay for your time; the coordinator can tell you if this one does. You should never be asked to pay to take part.
Do I need insurance? Will anyone ask about my immigration status?+
No. You do not need health insurance to take part in a research study, and you will not be asked about your immigration status to join. Taking part is about whether you're a medical fit for the study.
What if English isn't my first language?+
You have the right to understand everything before you agree. Study sites can often provide materials or an interpreter in your language — you can ask the coordinator for one.
Is my information private?+
Yes. Your health information is only shared with the study sites you choose to be contacted by, and only to help match and enroll you. It is never sold, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06998303 · Locations: Minnesota