Scientists map brain rhythms in Parkinson's to unlock new therapies
NCT ID NCT01284686
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how brain circuits in people with Parkinson's disease produce abnormal electrical rhythms. Researchers measured these rhythms in 23 patients with implanted brain electrodes. The goal was to understand why these patterns occur, which could lead to better treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design better brain stimulation therapies for Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 23 participants. It does not test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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23 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2012
- Finished
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May 2015
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Parkinson's disease idiopathique evolving for more than 5 years * Dopa-Sensibility superior to 50 % * Electrodes of stimulation implanted in 2 NST at Timone (Pr PERAGUT) Exclusion Criteria: * Bad tolerance of the condition OFF Dopa and\\or OFF stimulation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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APHM
Marseille, 13, France
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