Can we predict who will have memory issues after brain surgery for Parkinson's?

NCT ID NCT06272968

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 30 people with Parkinson's disease who are scheduled to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Researchers will test whether brain scans, thinking tests, and other measures can predict who might experience cognitive decline after surgery. Participants complete tests before surgery and again at 3, 12, and 60 months after. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment to avoid cognitive risks.

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 help doctors personalize DBS surgery to reduce the risk of memory or thinking problems after the procedure.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to improve predictions, not to test a new therapy, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Emergence Delirium Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, 13351, Germany