Mood and Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) Deep Brain Stimulation

Mood and STN Deep Brain Stimulation

The purpose of this research study is to investigate any changes seen in mood or behavior following deep brain stimulation for movement disorders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Idiopathic PD diagnosed by a movement disorders neurologist
• Approved by a movement disorders neurologist as clinically needing a DBS device
• Absence of significant cognitive dysfunction (Mattis Dementia Rating Scale Score of greater than or equal to 116)
• MRI without evidence of structural abnormality (stroke, tumor, malformation, etc)
• No prior neurosurgical intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

• None