Parkinson's sleep study: does turning brain stimulation off at night help?
NCT ID NCT07636720
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants who already have a DBS implant will spend two nights in a sleep lab—one night with the device on and one night with it off. Researchers will measure sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and motor symptoms to see if there is a difference.
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 (DBS) device turned on or off during sleep
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors understand how DBS affects sleep in Parkinson's disease, potentially leading to better sleep management strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Brain Health Center
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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