Brain Stimulation Surgery for Tremor and Movement Disorders

This trial studies deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for people whose movement disorders — like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia — are not adequately controlled by medication. DBS involves implanting thin electrodes in specific brain regions to help reduce symptoms like tremor, stiffness, and involuntary movements. Researchers will track how well the surgery works and study how it affects both movement and thinking.

While DBS is already an established treatment for movement disorders, researchers still have much to learn about exactly how it works in the brain and how to predict which patients will benefit most. This trial aims to gather detailed information about the brain's activity during and after this treatment to improve outcomes for future patients.