Cure My Disease

Don't miss your cure!

 Log in / Sign up

Brain Implant's hidden impact on voice and swallowing in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07026734

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease — affects voice, swallowing, and cough. Researchers will compare two common DBS targets (GPi and STN) to see which one better preserves these functions. One hundred people with Parkinson's who are already scheduled for DBS surgery will be tested before and after the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery targeting either the globus pallidus internal segment (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN)
What this could lead to
If it succeeds, this study could help doctors choose the best DBS target for each patient to minimize side effects on voice, swallowing, and cough.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly test a new therapy. Results may not lead to immediate changes in clinical practice.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PARKINSON DISEASE, IDIOPATHIC are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease Speech

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE, IDIOPATHIC

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Florida, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.