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New brain pacemaker programming shows promise for Parkinson's relief

NCT ID NCT03732898

Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new way to program deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 15 people with Parkinson's disease. The goal was to see if this different programming pattern could improve their quality of life. Participants already had DBS devices implanted and were monitored for changes in symptoms and daily function.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject with PD implanted bilaterally in the STN and receiving DBS therapy for at least 3 months. 2. Tolerates \> 12 hours OFF medication and, per clinical judgment, be able to perform all study related procedures. 3. Able to understand the study requirements and the treatment procedures and must provide written informed consent before any study-specific tests or procedures are performed. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Exhibits significant psychiatric problems, including unrelated clinically significant depression as determined by the investigator. 2. A female who is pregnant, is breastfeeding, or is of childbearing potential and planning to get pregnant

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Parkinson's disease (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitaetsklinikum Wuerzburg

    Würzburg, Germany

  • University Berlin, Charite Virchow

    Berlin, Germany

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