Brain pacemaker learns to help Parkinson's patients walk better
NCT ID NCT04675398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tests a new type of deep brain stimulation that adapts in real time to a person's movements, aiming to improve walking and motor skills in Parkinson's disease. Ten patients already scheduled for standard DBS surgery will receive this adaptive stimulation and be compared to standard continuous stimulation. The goal is to see if personalized, on-demand stimulation can improve gait and reaction times better than current methods.
What this could mean
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Active substance
deep brain stimulation device (Summit RC+S)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more personalized, on-demand brain stimulation therapy that improves walking and movement in people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 10 participants. It is testing a new stimulation pattern, not a cure, and may not show clear benefits or work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UCSF
San Francisco, California, 94134, United States