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Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
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Led By Kareem A Zaghloul, M.D.
Research Sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be 18 years of age or older.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is studying how deep brain stimulation surgery affects people with movement disorders.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia that aren't well-managed by medication. Candidates must be able to understand and agree to the study's procedures.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial studies Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery effects on movement disorders. It involves implanting a device to stimulate brain areas linked to movement and recording nerve cell function during surgery.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of DBS may include headache, infection at the site of surgery or stimulator, speech problems, balance issues, numbness or tingling sensations, and unwanted mood changes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
physiology and efficacy of DBS surgery for movement disorders
Side effects data
From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 53 Patients • NCT0122194823%
Fall
15%
Depression
8%
Hand fracture
8%
Restless legs syndrome
8%
Apathy
5%
Head injury
5%
Dyspepsia
5%
Back pain
5%
Speech disorder
5%
Skeletal injury
5%
Tremor
5%
Gait disturbance
5%
Dystonia
5%
Paraesthesia
5%
Influenza
5%
Urinary tract infection
3%
Pain in extremity
3%
Diabetes mellitus
3%
Intervertebral disc protrusion
3%
Spinal osteoarthritis
3%
Fluid retention
3%
Postoperative wound infection
3%
Osteoarthritis
3%
Macular degeneration
3%
Hypoaesthesia
3%
Ingrowing nail
3%
Respiratory depression
3%
Parkinson's disease
3%
Akinesia
3%
Productive cough
3%
Device migration
3%
Syncope
3%
Diplopia
3%
Skin laceration
3%
Joint sprain
3%
Rib fracture
3%
Drug withdrawal syndrome
3%
Alcohol poisoning
3%
Contusion
3%
Cerebral microangiopathy
3%
Dysarthria
3%
Memory impairment
3%
Movement disorder
3%
Monarthritis
3%
Neck pain
3%
Adverse drug reaction
3%
Cyst
3%
Implant site haematoma
3%
Oedema peripheral
3%
Pyrexia
3%
Pleural effusion
3%
Nerve root lesion
3%
Anxiety
3%
Cough
3%
Fibula fracture
3%
Thermal burn
3%
Sciatica
3%
Anger
3%
Bursitis
3%
Cystitis
3%
Helicobacter gastritis
3%
Implant site infection
3%
Localised infection
3%
Pneumonia
3%
Staphylococcal infection
3%
Confusional state
3%
Depressed mood
3%
Hallucination, auditory
3%
Impulse-control disorder
3%
Insomnia
3%
Panic attack
3%
Rapid eye movements sleep abnormal
3%
Bronchitis
3%
Ear infection
3%
Incision site infection
3%
Arthralgia
3%
Axillary pain
3%
Folate deficiency
3%
Hypertension
3%
Hypotension
3%
Thrombophlebitis
3%
Laboratory test abnormal
3%
Weight increased
3%
Pericardial effusion
3%
Seborrhoeic keratosis
3%
Urinary incontinence
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Deep Brain Stimulation
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: treatment armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
patients with Parkinson's Disease, dysonia, and essential tremor
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Deep Brain Stimulation
2011
Completed Phase 2
~700
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)Lead Sponsor
1,340 Previous Clinical Trials
649,159 Total Patients Enrolled
Kareem A Zaghloul, M.D.Principal InvestigatorNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
7 Previous Clinical Trials
631 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My Parkinson's disease, primary dystonia, or essential tremor is not well-controlled by medication.I am 18 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: treatment arm
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the sample size of this investigative research?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is currently accepting participants. This particular trial was issued on August 17th 2011 and last updated December 1st 2022. The study requires 200 individuals from two medical research sites."
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Are there any vacancies still open to enrollees in this research study?
"According to the details posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is currently enrolling participants with recruitment starting as early as August 17th 2011 and last updated December 1st 2022."
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Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Why did patients apply to this trial?
A friend researched essential tremor and found this trial site. I am also located
within ten miles of NIH Bethesda MD.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
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