Brain zap showdown: which spot stops Parkinson's shakes best?
NCT ID NCT05382858
Summary
This study tested which of two specific brain areas is better for deep brain stimulation to control tremors in Parkinson's disease. Twenty-seven patients with tremor-dominant Parkinson's had electrodes implanted in both brain areas and tried each stimulation type in a blinded, random order. Researchers measured which location provided better tremor control and overall symptom improvement over a 12-month period.
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Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China
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