Brain Activity Study for Parkinson's Disease

Corticostriatal Contributions to Parkinson's Disease Cognitive Impairment

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
75 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who are scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery. Participants will have their brain activity measured during the surgery to understand cognitive issues relating to Parkinson’s.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • I am over 40 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
  • I can participate in testing during surgery.
  • I speak English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 40 years old.
  • I cannot participate in testing during surgery.
  • I have a movement disorder other than Parkinson's disease.

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 goal of this study is to learn more about the brain activity underlying Parkinson's disease cognitive impairment. The investigators will utilize neural recordings from corticostriatal structures performed during deep brain stimulation surgery to measure neural activity underlying nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation surgery under local anesthesia at Vanderbilt University Medical Center * Planned clinical electrode trajectory that contacts caudate * Age greater than or equal to 40 * Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Able to participate in intrao…
Contacts

Lucas Chang, BA

615-421-3046

lucas.m.chang@vumc.org

CONTACT

Sarah Bick, MD

615-343-9822

Sarah.Bick@vumc.org

CONTACT