Brain scans reveal how deep brain stimulation works in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT02795663

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) changes brain activity in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifteen patients who already had a DBS device implanted performed movement and impulse control tasks while their brain activity was measured using a special light-based imaging technique. The goal was to understand how turning the stimulation on or off affects the brain, which could help improve future treatments.

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 successful, this could help doctors understand how deep brain stimulation works in Parkinson's disease, potentially leading to better stimulation settings.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase study with only 15 participants. It is designed to measure brain activity, not to test a new treatment, so it may not lead to direct patient benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens

Amiens, 80054, France

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