Cortical-Basal Ganglia Speech Networks

Description

In this research study the researchers want to learn more about brain activity related to speech perception and production.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

In this research study the researchers want to learn more about brain activity related to speech perception and production.

Cortical-Basal Ganglia Speech Networks

Cortical-Basal Ganglia Speech Networks

Condition
Parkinson Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Subjects scheduled for DBS implantation, as determined by the clinical multidisciplinary movement disorders board with definitive diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or dystonia.
  • 2. Subjects able to provide informed consent and comply with task instructions.
  • 3. Subjects 18-85 years old
  • 1. Subjects with reported hearing loss.
  • 2. Non-English-speaking subjects

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Study Record Dates

2026-02