Smarter brain stimulator could save battery life in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT07106242
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) called adaptive DBS (aDBS) in 25 people with Parkinson's disease. Unlike standard continuous DBS, aDBS adjusts stimulation in real time based on brain signals. The goal was to see if aDBS uses less total electrical energy while still controlling symptoms. Participants were already implanted with a compatible DBS system and had previously tolerated aDBS. The study compared energy use between aDBS and standard DBS over two weeks each.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more efficient, longer-lasting deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's, potentially reducing battery changes and side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (25 people) focused on energy use, not direct symptom improvement. Results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.
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Conditions
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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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