Scientists peek inside brain during Parkinson's surgery to unlock movement secrets
NCT ID NCT06692920
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study watches brain activity in 25 Parkinson's patients during their planned DBS surgery. Researchers place a thin sensor strip on the brain's surface to record signals while stimulating deep brain areas. The goal is to understand how movement-related brain pathways work, which may help improve DBS therapy in the future.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors fine-tune DBS settings for Parkinson's patients, potentially improving movement symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (25 people) that measures brain signals during surgery. It does not test a new treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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