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The aim of this study is to develop and optimize methods to isolate, propagate and differentiate adult human neural stem cells from patients with degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease.
In this project the investigators propose to analyze tissue samples from different nervous system regions obtained during neurosurgical procedures in order investigate the presence of neural stem cells in different cerebral areas. The investigators will also evaluate techniques for neural stem cell cryopreservation, for possible future therapeutic uses. Patients with degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease undergoing neurosurgical procedures meeting our selection criteria will be candidate for this study.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neural stem cells |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvesting of neural stem cells | Procedure | During neurosurgical procedures, tissue samples are obtained along trajectory of implanted electrodes or removal of stimulators previously implanted. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Neuronal differentiation into dopaminergic neurons | Differentiation of at least 10% of dopaminergic neurons is targeted as the primary outcome measure | 6 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Able to give informed consent prior to study
Male or Female with Diagnostic Criteria of Parkinson's disease or neurodegenerative disorder undergoing a neurosurgical procedure
Age 35 to 85 years old
Parkinson's disease not due to trauma, infection, brain tumor, cerebrovascular disease
Hoehn and Yahr Stage III or IV
Parkinson's disease observed in the absence of:
Good general health or stable medical condition well controlled, without contraindications to anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Michel F Levesque, MD | Los Angeles Neurosurgical Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Los Angeles Neurosurgical Institute | Los Angeles | California | 90211 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010300 | Parkinson Disease |
| D020734 | Parkinsonian Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D001480 | Basal Ganglia Diseases |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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Brain tissue obtained during neurosurgical procedures yields undifferentiated neural stem cells that are subsequently expanded.
| D009069 | Movement Disorders |
| D000080874 | Synucleinopathies |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |