New directional brain stimulation aims to stop Parkinson's freezing
NCT ID NCT04223427
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve walking and balance problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Nineteen patients who already had DBS electrodes implanted took part. Researchers compared different stimulation settings to see which helped reduce freezing of gait.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors fine-tune DBS to reduce freezing of gait and falls in Parkinson's patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 19 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on gait varies from person to person.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de ROUEN
Rouen, France, 76000, France
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