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Brain zaps reveal secrets of movement in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT01682668

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how a small brain region called the subthalamic nucleus controls movement in both healthy people and those with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure brain cell activity and electrical signals during arm movements and walking to understand why movement becomes difficult in Parkinson's and how deep brain stimulation helps. The findings could improve future treatments for movement problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
bilateral subthalamic stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how deep brain stimulation improves movement in Parkinson's disease, potentially leading to better treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational and early-phase study focused on understanding brain activity, not a direct treatment trial. Results may not immediately translate into new therapies.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CIC-GHPS

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75013, France

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  • Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpêtrière

    RECRUITING

    Paris, PARIS, 75013, France

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