New software could simplify brain stimulation tuning for Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT05103072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a software tool (Guide XT) can replace the long, exhausting process of choosing the best stimulation settings for Parkinson's patients with brain implants. Twenty-six patients took part. The goal was to see if the software was at least as good as the standard method for improving movement symptoms.
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 leads
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make programming brain implants faster and less tiring for Parkinson's patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The software may not be better than the standard method.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DIRECTIONAL ELECTRODES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
CHU Amiens Picardie
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Planning ahead: could a simple program transform Parkinson's care?
- Sound waves vs. Parkinson's: can ultrasound calm tremors and stiffness?
- Can a nudge in your chart unlock Life-Saving genetic clues?
- Can MRI reveal the Brain's response to deep brain stimulation?
- Can we outsmart Gaucher's hidden toll on lungs, bones, and brain?
- Could a brain disease change behavior years before diagnosis?