Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation

Description

This research study aims to identify MRI-based brain biomarkers that predict an individual's response to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). In particular, this study will focus on changes in cognition associated with DBS. A total of 55 participants with Parkinson's Disease planning to undergo DBS will be recruited from MUSCs Clinical DBS Program. Participants will undergo four visits, including a 1-hour screening visit, a 1.5-hour pre-DBS MRI scanning visit, and a 3.5-hour post-DBS cognitive assessment visit. In addition control participants without Parkinson's Disease will be recruited to undergo MRI scanning and cognitive assessments.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This research study aims to identify MRI-based brain biomarkers that predict an individual's response to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). In particular, this study will focus on changes in cognition associated with DBS. A total of 55 participants with Parkinson's Disease planning to undergo DBS will be recruited from MUSCs Clinical DBS Program. Participants will undergo four visits, including a 1-hour screening visit, a 1.5-hour pre-DBS MRI scanning visit, and a 3.5-hour post-DBS cognitive assessment visit. In addition control participants without Parkinson's Disease will be recruited to undergo MRI scanning and cognitive assessments.

A Neural Basis for Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation

Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation

Condition
Parkinson Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Subjects above 18 years of age
  • * Subjects who will undergo DBS surgery as part of their clinical care for PD
  • * Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments, as indicated by self-report
  • * Individuals who are pregnant or expect to become pregnant during the course of the study
  • * Individuals with claustrophobia, or the inability to lie supine position in the MRI scanner
  • * COPD with oxygen dependence
  • * Non-MRI compatible metal implants (surgical clips or staples, cardiac pacemakers etc.)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Medical University of South Carolina,

Daniel H Lench, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Medical University of South Carolina

Study Record Dates

2025-03-31