Smarter brain stimulation may ease Parkinson's without fogging thinking
NCT ID NCT04563143
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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