RECRUITING

Correlation of STN-DBS Induced Visuospatial Changes and Freezing of Gait

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of this research is to determine how deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease affects attention and visuospatial function. Additionally, this study will evaluate how deficits in visual attention are associated with freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson's disease. There is currently no reliable treatment for FOG and little is understood about the underlying reason this occurs. Some recent research has found that stimulating the right side of the brain seems to improve FOG. The right side of the brain is also paramount for visual attention, which is why investigators are conducting this study.

Official Title

Characterization of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Laterality on Visuospatial Attention and Correlation to Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-04-01
Study Completion:2026-06
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06994728

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Subjects above 18 years of age
  2. * Subjects with freezing of gait
  3. * Subjects with bilateral STN-DBS surgery as part of their clinical care for Parkinson's disease
  1. * Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments, as indicated by self-report
  2. * Individuals who are pregnant or expect to become pregnant during the course of the study
  3. * Individuals with dementia or relevant brain lesions impacting cognition or gait

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Nathan DeTurk, MD
CONTACT
843-792-3221
deturk@musc.edu

Principal Investigator

Nathan DeTurk, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Medical University of South Carolina

Study Locations (Sites)

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29403
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

  • Nathan DeTurk, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Medical University of South Carolina

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-04-01
Study Completion Date2026-06

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-04-01
Study Completion Date2026-06

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Freezing of gait
  • Subthalamic nucleus
  • Visuospatial attention
  • Deep brain stimulation

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Parkinson Disease
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic
  • Visuospatial/Perceptual Abilities