Parkinson's Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been approved for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery by a team of specialist doctors working together
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or Essential Tremor (a condition that causes uncontrollable shaking)
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are willing to take part in the activities and tasks described in the study
Who may not be able to join:
- You are unable to fully understand and agree to participate in the study on your own
- You cannot have surgery due to other health conditions you have, or because you are pregnant
- You have not yet tried other non-surgical treatments (such as medication) to manage your condition
- Your specific symptoms or situation mean that DBS surgery is not considered the right treatment for you
- You are unable to take part in the activities required as part of the study
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Nicole Bentley, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Phone: 205-975-0011
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Accuracy via Simon Task (% correct); Response times via Simon Task (sec); Simon Effect on Response times (sec); Simon Effect on Accuracy (% correct); UPDRS 3 motor score (0-108); Dementia Rating Scale Score (0-144 points)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 19 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.