Brain pacemaker tweaked to fix vision issues in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT06857851

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States

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