~16 spots leftby Apr 2026

Adaptive DBS for Parkinson's Disease

(ADAPT-PD Trial)

Recruiting at 11 trial locations
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Overseen ByADAPT-PD Trial Clinical Research Team
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: MedtronicNeuro
No Placebo Group
Approved in 3 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of adaptive DBS (aDBS) for Parkinson's disease.

Research Team

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Helen M Bronte-Stewart, MD MSE

Principal Investigator

Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with stable Parkinson's disease who respond to DBS therapy, can attend all study visits, and are not pregnant. They must use specific Medtronic DBS leads and have detectable Beta band amplitude in their brain signals. Excluded are those under 18, breastfeeding women, individuals with multiple brain implants or enrolled in other studies that could affect results.

Inclusion Criteria

My deep brain stimulation settings and Parkinson's medications will not change during the study.
I can attend all required study visits and complete the procedures.
The participant is set up to use a specific type of stimulation on at least one side.
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Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old.
Subject is currently enrolled in or plans to enroll in any concurrent drug and/or device study that may confound the results of this study as determined by the Medtronic study team
Based on the opinion of the investigator, the subject has an abnormal neurological examination that would preclude them from study participation
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Adaptive DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Trial OverviewThe study tests the safety and effectiveness of adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) for Parkinson's patients. It involves using aDBS technology tailored to individual patient responses compared to standard settings while monitoring its impact on Parkinson's symptoms.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: aDBS Single ThresholdExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adaptive DBS Single Threshold Mode
Group II: aDBS Dual ThresholdExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adaptive DBS Dual Threshold Mode

Adaptive DBS is already approved in Canada for the following indications:

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Approved in Canada as DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease for:
  • Treatment of disabling motor symptoms of recent and longer-standing Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

MedtronicNeuro

Lead Sponsor

Trials
72
Recruited
20,900+

Geoff Martha

MedtronicNeuro

Chief Executive Officer since 2020

Finance degree from Penn State University

Dr. Eric Peterson

MedtronicNeuro

Chief Medical Officer since 2020

MD from University of Miami