Steering brain signals: a new hope for Parkinson's relief?
NCT ID NCT03548506
First seen Jun 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a newer, more targeted type of deep brain stimulation (called directional steering) could improve Parkinson's symptoms better than the standard method. Twenty people with Parkinson's disease took part, and each tried both stimulation types in a random order. The goal was to see if steering the electrical signals could reduce muscle stiffness and other motor problems more effectively.
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University Hospital Tuebingen, Dep. of Neurosurgery (Functional Neurosurgery) and Neurology (Neurodegenerative Diseases)
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany
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