Plain-English translation of NCT06205043 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 trial is testing whether a new computer software called StimSearch can help doctors program deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices more effectively in people with Parkinson's disease. You would receive DBS programming using both the new software method and the standard method, so researchers can compare which works better for you. The study aims to see if the new approach saves time and improves your symptoms more than the current standard approach.
Many people with Parkinson's benefit from brain stimulation surgery, but programming the device can be time-consuming and requires careful adjustment. This trial is testing whether the new computer-guided method can make programming faster and more effective, potentially improving outcomes for patients.
You will have your brain stimulation device programmed using two different methods during separate visits: first with the new computer-guided StimSearch software, then with the standard programming approach (or vice versa, depending on random assignment). After each programming method, you'll have a stabilization period and then be evaluated to see how well it's working for your symptoms. The researchers will compare how much time each method takes, how much your symptoms improve, and which approach works better for you.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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