Brain implant learns when you walk, adjusts stimulation on the fly

NCT ID NCT07424508

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests a new type of deep brain stimulation that automatically changes its settings when a person with Parkinson's starts walking. The goal is to improve balance and reduce freezing or falls. Six people who already have a special brain implant will take part, and researchers will measure changes in walking and movement.

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Locations

  • UCSF

    San Francisco, California, 94134, United States

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