Brain wave study aims to speed up Parkinson's treatment tuning

NCT ID NCT07336199

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether combining patient ratings with brain signal recordings can make deep brain stimulation (DBS) programming faster and more personalized for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure brain activity from implanted electrodes and compare it to how patients rate the stimulation's effect. The goal is to identify individual 'sweet spots' for stimulation, potentially leading to more efficient and patient-friendly DBS therapy.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to faster, more personalized DBS programming for Parkinson's patients, potentially improving symptom control and reducing clinic time.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It aims to find correlations, not test a new treatment, so direct benefits are uncertain.

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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 (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

LMU University Hospital
RECRUITING

München, 81377, Germany

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