Brain pacemaker tweaked to fix vision issues in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT06857851

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be adjusted to help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble with eye alignment and focusing. Researchers will use eye-tracking and brain models to find the best stimulation settings. The goal is to improve vision without harming the treatment of other Parkinson's symptoms. Eighty participants with DBS implants will take part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

deep brain stimulation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better DBS settings that improve vision and eye coordination in people with Parkinson's disease.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on understanding effects, not yet proving a new treatment.

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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

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Locations

  • Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States

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