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Correlation of STN-DBS Induced Visuospatial Changes and Freezing of Gait
Led by Medical University of South Carolina · Updated on 2025-05-29
12
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
60 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research is to determine how deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease affects attention and visuospatial function. Additionally, this study will evaluate how deficits in visual attention are associated with freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson's disease. There is currently no reliable treatment for FOG and little is understood about the underlying reason this occurs. Some recent research has found that stimulating the right side of the brain seems to improve FOG. The right side of the brain is also paramount for visual attention, which is why investigators are conducting this study.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Correlation of STN-DBS Induced Visuospatial Changes and Freezing of Gait
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Subjects above 18 years of age
- Subjects with freezing of gait
- Subjects with bilateral STN-DBS surgery as part of their clinical care for Parkinson's disease
You will not qualify if you...
- Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments, as indicated by self-report
- Individuals who are pregnant or expect to become pregnant during the course of the study
- Individuals with dementia or relevant brain lesions impacting cognition or gait
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29403
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Research Team
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Nathan DeTurk, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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