Brain implant reads and stops freezing episodes in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT06642519
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a brain-computer interface that records brain activity and delivers stimulation to stop freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants who are already scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery will have an additional electrode placed on the brain's surface. The device will first learn to detect brain signals linked to freezing episodes, then deliver targeted stimulation to prevent them.
What this could mean
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Active substance
brain stimulation via electrocorticography (ECoG) and brain-machine interface
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new way to treat freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease by using brain stimulation triggered by the patient's own brain signals.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach is complex and may not work in real-world settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Movement Disorders Centre - Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada