Smarter brain stimulation may ease Parkinson's without fogging thinking

NCT ID NCT04563143

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

Summary

This study tested new ways of delivering deep brain stimulation (DBS) to people with Parkinson's disease. Instead of constant stimulation, researchers tried intermittent patterns to see if they could control movement symptoms while causing fewer thinking or memory problems. Sixteen participants already scheduled for DBS surgery took part, and the team measured brain activity, movement speed, and cognitive performance under different stimulation settings.

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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

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States