Tandem DBS for Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study Utilizing STN/GPi + Hypothalamic Stimulation

NCT01563341 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 5

Last updated 2024-12-27

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Summary

Does dual hemispheric stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and fornix/hypothalamus potentially improve cognitive function in patients with Parkinsons disease.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Deep brain stimulation

Study will be utilizing multiple brain electrodes simultaneously. The study will require at least two electrodes to be placed in one cerebral hemisphere (one for motor improvement and one for potential cognitive implications).

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Ryan Uitti, M.D. · Mayo Clinic

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-04-30
Primary Completion
2023-10-18
Completion
2023-10-18
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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