Precision brain stimulation offers new hope for Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT05992701

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a new deep brain stimulation (DBS) system that uses directional leads to more precisely target brain areas involved in Parkinson's disease. The goal was to see if this system could effectively improve motor symptoms while reducing side effects. Twenty-six adults with Parkinson's whose symptoms were not well controlled by medication took part. The results help show whether this advanced DBS system is a safe and effective option for managing Parkinson's.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, China

  • Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University

    Beijing, China

  • Changhai Hospital, the Second Military Medical University

    Shanghai, China

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University

    Kunming, China

  • Nanjing Brain Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, China

  • Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University)

    Shenzhen, China

  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

    Tianjin, China

  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

    Chengdu, China

  • Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University

    Wuhan, China

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