Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor or Parkinson's Disease
Stimulating Specific Brain Areas (VOP/VIM) With Electricity to Improve Movement and Muscle Control
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Movement Disorders (Incl Parkinsonism)
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Diseases
Parkinson Disease
Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease who are going to have surgery for deep brain stimulation. Participants will have extra testing during their surgery to help understand how the treatment works for movement issues.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.
- I am scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery at UPMC Presbyterian.
- I have symptoms that mainly affect one side of my body.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of seizures.
- I have significant tremors on both sides that make it hard to do tasks.
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
In this study the investigators aim to enroll patients scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) implantation for movement disorders for intra-operative testing. In addition to standard-of-care surgical procedure to implant deep brain stimulation electrode leads, participants will also be stimulated and recorded from cortical areas by a temporary strip electrode (1X6) in the subdural space…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Essential tremor patients who are scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation surgery at UPMC Presbyterian with asymmetric essential tremor symptoms will be included, with the tested limb corresponding to the least affected arm to better approximate normal function. These pati…
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