CompletedNot Applicable

Closed Loop Programming Evaluation Using External Responses for Deep Brain Stimulation

Germany72 participantsStarted 2017-01-11

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of novel DBS programming methods compared to traditional programming methods.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Key Inclusion Criteria: * Implanted bilaterally in STN or GPi with a Vercise™ DBS system for Parkinson's disease, including directional leads, for at least four months and programming optimized according to standard of care with no changes to electrode configuration of primary settings for at least four weeks. * Able to understand the study requirements and the treatment procedures and provides written informed consent before any study-specific tests or procedures are performed. * Be at least 18 years of age. * Device must have been implanted on label or must be on label by the time the subject gets enrolled. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Any significant psychiatric problems, including unrelated clinically significant depression as determined by the investigator.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Difference in time to program between the two arms at Programming Visit

Timeframe: at least four months post implant

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03037398

SponsorBoston Scientific Corporation

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-02

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.