Brain zap study reveals hidden motivation switches in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT05065151
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) changes motivation and decision-making in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will have 70 participants play a tablet game that measures risky vs. safe choices while their brain activity is recorded. The goal is to understand how DBS affects effort, reward, and timing — not to test a new treatment.
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University of California San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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