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Bilateral DBS placement in area LC for Tinnitus
Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Paul Larson, MD
Research Sponsored by Paul Larson
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 18 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This study will test the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for patients with a big or very big problem with tinnitus (a sensation of noise in the head).
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 18 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 18 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) score change
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Bilateral DBS placement in area LCExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bilateral DBS placement in area LC. Devices include Medtronic Activa DBS model 3387 and 3389; Medtronic DBS extension; Medtronic Activa PC or Activa RC neurostimulator; Medtronic Patient Programmer; Medtronic Test Stimulator; Medtronic N/Vision Clinician Programmer
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
2011
Completed Phase 3
~50
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Paul LarsonLead Sponsor
Paul Larson, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSan Francisco VA Medical Center
Steven Cheung, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSan Francisco VA Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Massachusetts
Georgia
New Jersey
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
San Francisco Veterans' Administration Medical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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