Brain pacemaker study aims to unlock sleep secrets in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT05962489

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a device already used to control movement in Parkinson's disease — affects sleep. Researchers will monitor brain activity and sleep quality in 64 adults with Parkinson's who have or will get DBS implants. The goal is to understand which brain circuits are involved in sleep problems and to guide future treatments.

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
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward targeted therapies to improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on understanding brain activity, not testing a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dystonia dystonic disorder Parkinson disease parkinsonian disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION DYSTONIA PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND PARKINSONISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Of Minnesota
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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