Brain pacemaker tweak could help stroke and tremor patients speak and swallow better

NCT ID NCT07056348

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve movement, speech, and swallowing in people already implanted with DBS for conditions like tremor, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers will test hand dexterity, grip strength, facial movement, and swallowing with and without stimulation. The goal is to find better ways to tune the device for each person.

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) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help fine-tune DBS settings to improve hand movement, speech, and swallowing for people with movement disorders.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include possible discomfort or lack of improvement from stimulation adjustments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain disorder Brain Injuries, Traumatic central nervous system disorder essential tremor movement disorder stroke disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRAIN DISEASE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE ESSENTIAL TREMOR OF VOICE ESSENTIAL TREMOR, MOVEMENT DISORDERS MOVEMENT DISORDERS (INCL PARKINSONISM) STROKE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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