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NCT07056348
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Long-term Brain Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) to Improve Motor Function

Sponsor: Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez

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Summary

This study aims to recruit patients already implanted with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders to complete tasks assessing parameters of motor output, speech, and swallowing functions, both with and without stimulation. DBS parameters would be adjusted prior to motor testing. Patients would then participate in multiple sessions performing contralateral upper extremity movement tasks measuring movement speed, grip strength, and strength modulation, facial movement, swallowing, and speech tasks.

Official title: Chronic Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) for Motor Control in Humans

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 80 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2022-05-10

Completion Date

2030-12-31

Last Updated

2025-12-16

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DEVICE

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Motor Thalamus

All participants enrolled will undergo stimulation parameters tuning of deep brain stimulation electrode leads. All subjects will participate in a series of experiments to evaluate the stimulation effects on movement of face and upper extremities, swallowing, and speech abilities.

Locations (1)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States