Smart brain pacemaker saves energy in Parkinson's trial
NCT ID NCT07106242
First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to deliver deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. The adaptive DBS (aDBS) automatically adjusts stimulation based on brain signals, while standard DBS gives constant stimulation. Researchers wanted to see if aDBS uses less total electrical energy. 25 people with Parkinson's who already had a DBS device took part. The goal is to make stimulation more efficient, which could mean fewer side effects and longer battery life.
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Locations
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Juntendo University Hospital
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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Juntendo University Nerima Hospital
Tokyo, Nerima-ku, 177-8521, Japan
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