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 Parkinson's disease and already have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device implanted on both sides of the brain, using a Medtronic brand lead (wire)
- You are able to give your consent to participate and are willing and able to follow the study's rules and schedule
- Your current DBS battery needs to be replaced because it is running out of power
- You have significant problems with walking, balance, and/or speech that meaningfully affect your daily life, as agreed upon by both you and the study doctor
- There is evidence that your walking, balance, and/or speech problems are actually made worse by your DBS device — meaning these issues get better when the device is switched off
- Your DBS device uses specific contact points (numbered 1 and/or 2 on one side of the brain, and/or 9 and/or 10 on the other side) (confirm with trial site)
- Your brain produces a good enough electrical signal that can be picked up after the new device is fitted (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- Your original DBS surgery used equipment from a brand other than Medtronic
- Your treatment may require a stimulation setting that would not be compatible with the type of DBS used in this study (confirm with trial site)
- You have another condition (such as a bone or joint problem) that could affect the study results
- You currently have unstable or poorly controlled health problems
- You have severe non-movement-related symptoms, such as significant depression or memory/thinking problems
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.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in Activities of Daily Living using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) part II; Change in Quality of Life (QoL) using Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ39); Change in Gait using the Zeno Walkway by Protokinetics; Change in Speech Quality using the Praat software (Phonetic Sciences)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.