Parkinson's Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- People who have deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices placed on both sides of the brain, in one of two specific brain regions (called the STN or GP)
- People who had their DBS leads implanted at least 3 months before joining the trial
- People who score 23 or above on a standard memory and thinking test called the MoCA — or, if the score is 23 or below, people who pass additional assessments confirming they are able to give informed consent to participate
- People between 18 and 85 years of age
- People who have had a specific type of brain scan (7T MRI) before their DBS surgery, and a CT scan after surgery (confirm with trial site regarding which scan programs are accepted)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are unable to walk — even with the support of a safety harness — when both their Parkinson's medication and their DBS device are switched off
- People whose walking difficulties are mainly caused by a condition other than Parkinson's Disease
- People whose DBS device has broken or faulty contacts in the active areas
- People with a non-rechargeable DBS battery that is close to running out
- People who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
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
Phone: 763-353-9470
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GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Movement Disorders Society revision, MDS-UPDRS
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 16 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.