Can brain recordings make DBS safer for thinking and memory?
NCT ID NCT05933681
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks brain activity in 160 Parkinson's patients who have or will receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Researchers record signals from the brain during memory tasks, with the stimulator on and off, to find patterns linked to cognitive side effects. The goal is to identify biomarkers that could guide better electrode placement and programming, reducing memory and thinking problems.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors adjust DBS settings to reduce memory and thinking problems in Parkinson's patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and results might not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States