Scientists peek inside brains of Parkinson's patients to uncover reward mysteries

NCT ID NCT07409207

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study aims to learn how the brain controls reward-seeking and risk-taking behaviors in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will record brain activity during deep brain stimulation surgery while participants play a gambling task. The study involves 75 adults aged 40 and older who are already scheduled for surgery. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to gather knowledge about brain signals.

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