Brain implant aims to unlock frozen steps in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT06642519
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests a brain-machine interface that records and stimulates brain activity to reduce freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants already scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery will receive an additional brain implant. The goal is to detect when freezing is about to happen and deliver targeted stimulation to prevent it.
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Movement Disorders Centre - Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada
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