Parkinson's Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are scheduled to have deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center while awake under local anesthesia
- The planned path for the brain electrode is expected to pass through a specific area of the brain called the caudate
- You are 40 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- You are able to follow instructions and take part in some testing while the surgery is happening
- You speak English
Who may not be able to join:
- You are under 40 years old
- You are not able to follow instructions or take part in testing during the surgery (for example, if you have difficulty understanding directions)
- You have a movement disorder other than Parkinson's disease
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: Sarah Bick, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Phone: 615-421-3046
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
Changes in caudate DLPFC beta coherence; Changes in gambling task performance with neural stimulation
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.