Plain-English translation of NCT06692920 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
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 designed to understand how different parts of your brain communicate with each other and how that communication relates to your Parkinson's disease symptoms. During your scheduled deep brain stimulation surgery, researchers will place a small recording strip over your motor cortex (the brain area that controls movement) and record brain activity while you perform simple tasks like reaching or finger-tapping. By studying these brain patterns, the team hopes to learn whether certain brain activity patterns can help guide where stimulation should be directed to best help your symptoms.
Deep brain stimulation is an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease, but doctors don't yet fully understand which brain regions should be stimulated in each patient for the best results. This study aims to identify specific brain activity patterns that could help predict the most effective stimulation locations, potentially improving outcomes for future patients.
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If you qualify, your participation will take place during your already-scheduled deep brain stimulation surgery. While you are undergoing the procedure, researchers will record your brain activity using the surgical leads and an additional recording strip placed over your motor cortex. During this recording session, you will be asked to perform simple motor tasks (such as finger-tapping, moving your wrist, using a joystick, or pointing at targets) and possibly brief cognitive tasks. The research team will then test stimulation through different contacts on the DBS lead and measure how your brain responds and how well you can perform the tasks.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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