New brain stimulation device shows promise for Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT05992701

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

Summary

This study tested a new deep brain stimulation (DBS) system that uses directional leads to treat Parkinson's disease. 26 adults with Parkinson's whose symptoms were not well controlled by medication took part. The goal was to see if the system could improve motor function and quality of life while having a wider safety margin between helpful stimulation and side effects.

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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.

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