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Correlation of STN-DBS Induced Visuospatial Changes and Freezing of Gait
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Summary
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.
Official title: Characterization of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Laterality on Visuospatial Attention and Correlation to Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2025-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Left STN-DBS on, right STN-DBS off first
There will not be any change to baseline DBS stimulation settings, only each side will be sequentially turned off during cognitive and freezing of gait assessments.
Right STN-DBS on, left STN-DBS off first
There will not be any change to baseline DBS stimulation settings, only each side will be sequentially turned off during cognitive and freezing of gait assessments.
Locations (1)
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States