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Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
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Led By Kareem A Zaghloul, M.D.
Research Sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be 18 years of age or older.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is studying how deep brain stimulation surgery affects people with movement disorders.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia that aren't well-managed by medication. Candidates must be able to understand and agree to the study's procedures.
What is being tested?
The trial studies Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery effects on movement disorders. It involves implanting a device to stimulate brain areas linked to movement and recording nerve cell function during surgery.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of DBS may include headache, infection at the site of surgery or stimulator, speech problems, balance issues, numbness or tingling sensations, and unwanted mood changes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
physiology and efficacy of DBS surgery for movement disorders
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: treatment armExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
patients with Parkinson's Disease, dysonia, and essential tremor
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Deep Brain Stimulation
2011
Completed Phase 2
~710
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)Lead Sponsor
1,384 Previous Clinical Trials
652,488 Total Patients Enrolled
Kareem A Zaghloul, M.D.Principal InvestigatorNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
7 Previous Clinical Trials
631 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My Parkinson's disease, primary dystonia, or essential tremor is not well-controlled by medication.I am 18 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: treatment arm
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.