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NCT07725315

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NCT ID: NCT07725315
Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at BirminghamOTHER
Official Title: Investigating the Increased Risk of Falls in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease Treated With Deep Brain Stimulation
Brief Summary: The purpose of this pilot study is to assess changes in thinking and movement after deep brain stimulator implantation. The study will also examine whether these changes are related to the risk of falls.
Conditions: Deep Brain Stimulation
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Interventions: DBS as part of standard of care

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)Older Adult (65+)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Age between 30-80, patient has elected to undergo DBS surgery as part of routine care, cleared for deep brain stimulation surgery as part of routine care by the movement disorders committee. Refractory motor symptoms such as dyskinesias, wearing off, and/or motor fluctuations, causing significant disability, despite reasonable attempts at medical management, as determined by the consensus DBS committee, able to walk, Patient is available for follow-up over the length of the study

Exclusion Criteria: Patient's insurance will not cover the costs of surgery with investigational devices, Medical contraindications such as current uncontrolled hypertension, heart disease, coagulopathy, or other conditions contraindicating DBS surgery or stimulation, self-report of lack of clear levodopa response, requires a walker or wheelchair for mobility

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