Tiny brain probe reveals thinking secrets in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT06778135
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study uses a tiny, high-density brain probe to record activity from thousands of neurons during awake brain surgery in 15 Parkinson's patients. The goal is to understand how different layers of the brain's cortex handle tasks like planning and decision-making. It does not test a new treatment but aims to gather knowledge that could inform future therapies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal how different brain layers support thinking and decision-making, potentially guiding future treatments for Parkinson's.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study focused on measuring brain activity, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to any direct benefit for patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Colorado
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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