Brain implant study aims to unlock secrets of Parkinson's gait problems
NCT ID NCT05656586
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects walking and other movements that don't improve with standard Parkinson's medication. About 36 adults with Parkinson's who already have a Medtronic Percept DBS implant will wear sensors and use a smartphone app to track their walking at home and in the lab. The goal is to understand brain signals linked to movement problems, which could lead to better DBS treatments in the future.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 36 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
Who is studied
* Receiving DBS therapy in GP for treatment of PD * Implanted with Medtronic Percept DBS system * At least 3 months since initial activation of the neurostimulator
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving DBS therapy in GP for treatment of PD * Implanted with Medtronic Percept DBS system * At least 3 months since initial activation of the neurostimulator * For the "At Home" experiment only: participants with DBS settings that are sensing compatible. Exclusion Criteria: * history of musculoskeletal disorders that significantly affects the ability to perform the motor tasks in the specific experiment in question * history of dementia or cognitive impairment * other significant neurological disorder as determined by the PI * post-operative complications or adverse effects (e.g. ON stimulation dystonias) that affect patient safety or confound the experiment * lack of capacity to consent (as identified by MaCAT-CR)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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