Inside the brain: scientists probe reward signals in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT07409207
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to learn more about the brain activity behind risk-taking and reward-seeking behaviors in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will record brain signals during deep brain stimulation surgery while participants play a gambling task. The goal is to understand how certain brain areas communicate and how stimulation affects decision-making. Up to 75 adults scheduled for this surgery will take part.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better understand why some people with Parkinson's take risks, potentially guiding future treatments for these behaviors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study focused on measuring brain activity, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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