Scientists watch brain activity during Parkinson's surgery to unlock movement secrets
NCT ID NCT05166655
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study records brain activity in 40 Parkinson's patients during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. While awake, patients perform movement tasks with sensory or motivational cues. The goal is to understand how the brain improves movement with these cues, which could guide future treatments for symptoms like freezing of gait.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify brain signals that future therapies could target to improve movement in Parkinson's patients who don't respond to current treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study during surgery, not a treatment trial. The findings may not lead to new therapies or may not apply to all patients.
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States