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Application of Thoracic Epidural SCS for Managing FOG in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has proven to be effective for pain that is unresponsive to medication. This technique involves an anesthesiologist or a neurosurgeon placing stimulation electrodes at the thoracic vertebrae to provide pain relief. Although SCS is not currently a standard treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease, recent studies have shown that Parkinson's patients who experience intolerable pain and undergo SCS treatment not only experience pain relief but also show improvements in gait and other Parkinson's symptoms. Therefore, the investigators aim to use temporary, minimally invasive SCS electrodes to help patients with nrFOG (non-responsive Freezing of Gait) improve their stability and reduce their risk of falls.
Official title: Application of Thoracic Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for Managing Freezing of Gait (FOG) in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
5
Start Date
2024-09-20
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
SCS electrode stimulation 1
300Hz/300us
SCS electrode stimulation 2
130Hz/300us
SCS electrode stimulation 3
60Hz/300us
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan