Correlation of STN-DBS Induced Visuospatial Changes and Freezing of Gait
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMedical University of South Carolina
About this trial
The purpose of this research is to determine how deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease affects attention and visuospatial function. Additionally, this study will evaluate how deficits in visual attention are associated with freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson's disease. There is currently no reliable treatment for FOG and little is understood about the underlying reason this occurs. Some recent research has found that stimulating the right side of the brain seems to improve FOG. The right side of the brain is also paramount for visual attention, which is why investigators are conducting this study.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Subjects above 18 years of age
Subjects with freezing of gait
Subjects with bilateral STN-DBS surgery as part of their clinical care for Parkinson's disease
Disqualifiers
Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments, as indicated by self-report
Individuals who are pregnant or expect to become pregnant during the course of the study
Individuals with dementia or relevant brain lesions impacting cognition or gait
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Left STN-DBS on, right STN-DBS off first
- Right STN-DBS on, left STN-DBS off first
Treatment groups
12 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov