Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders

Clinical Outcomes for Deep Brain Stimulation

Recruiting Observational Study
Parkinson Disease Essential Tremor Dystonia
No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients who have specific movement disorders. Participants will receive deep brain stimulation treatment while we track their outcomes, risks, and benefits over time.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have levodopa responsive Parkinson disease
  • I have medically refractory Essential Tremor
  • I have medically refractory Dystonia

You may not be able to join if

  • I have dementia
  • I have structural abnormalities that prevent me from having brain surgery

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The object of this study is to longitudinally collect clinical outcomes of patients receiving deep brain stimulation for movement disorders with the objective of making retrospective comparisons and tracking of risks, benefits, and complications.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Levodopa responsive Parkinson disease OR * Medically refractory Essential Tremor OR * Medically refractory Dystonia Exclusion Criteria: * Dementia (Mattis Dementia Rating Scale \<130) * Structural abnormalities precluding intracranial surgery
Contacts

Mwiza Ushe, M.D.

3143625262

ushem@wustl.edu

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