Plain-English translation of NCT05065151 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Parkinson Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is investigating how deep brain stimulation — a device already implanted in your brain to help manage Parkinson's symptoms — affects your motivation and ability to make decisions. Researchers will ask you to complete simple decision-making tasks, both at the clinic and at home, while recording your brain activity through your stimulation device. The goal is to understand how turning the stimulation on and off changes the way you approach choices and tasks.
Parkinson's disease affects not just movement, but also motivation and decision-making — problems that current treatments don't always address well. This study aims to learn how deep brain stimulation influences these non-motor symptoms, which could lead to better, personalized treatment strategies in the future.
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You will be asked to perform computer-based decision-making tasks — similar to games where you choose between different options based on effort and rewards — both during clinic visits and at home. Your research team will temporarily turn your brain stimulation device on and off at different times so they can compare how it affects your choices and response times. Throughout the study, you'll wear a device that tracks your movement, sleep, and heart rate, and you'll continue taking your regular Parkinson's medications as usual.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 21, 2026 · Not medical advice
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