Status:

RECRUITING

Imaging Biomarkers of FOG Response to DBS

Lead Sponsor:

Medical University of South Carolina

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Conditions:

Freezing of Gait Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Deep Brain Stimulation

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

For this study, the investigators are recruiting 54 individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Freezing of Gait (FOG) who are planning to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). The objective of this stud...

Detailed Description

The long-term goal of this research is to develop an individualized approach for the treatment of Freezing of Gait (FOG) with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). In pursuit of this goal, the investigators h...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \>40 years of age.
  • diagnosis of PD based on UK Brain Bank diagnostic criteria.
  • presence of FOG, defined as a score of 1 on part 1 of the nFOGQ and confirmed by objective evaluation (a score of 1 represents a positive response of having experienced such an episode over the last month).
  • clinically selected at the MUSC DBS Conference to undergo STN-DBS surgery.

Exclusion

  • a history of other significant gait impairment unrelated to PD (e.g. orthopedic deformities).
  • inability to complete gait assessments (timed-up-and-go task) in the OFF state without assistance or assist devices.
  • contraindications to MRI, including inability to lie supine in the scanner environment, pregnancy, and non-MRI compatible metal implants.
  • implantation of non-3 T MRI-compatible DBS devices.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 11 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2030

Estimated Enrollment :

54 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06951906

Start Date

November 11 2024

End Date

January 1 2030

Last Update

August 6 2025

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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425