RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07056348

Long-term Brain Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) to Improve Motor Function

Chronic Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) for Motor Control in Humans


Sponsor

Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 10, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to recruit patients already implanted with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders to complete tasks assessing parameters of motor output, speech, and swallowing functions, both with and without stimulation. DBS parameters would be adjusted prior to motor testing. Patients would then participate in multiple sessions performing contralateral upper extremity movement tasks measuring movement speed, grip strength, and strength modulation, facial movement, swallowing, and speech tasks.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Motor Thalamus for people with brain disease, central nervous system disease, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 80 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICEDeep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Motor Thalamus

All participants enrolled will undergo stimulation parameters tuning of deep brain stimulation electrode leads. All subjects will participate in a series of experiments to evaluate the stimulation effects on movement of face and upper extremities, swallowing, and speech abilities.


Locations(1)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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